Brewing El Niño and roasting oceans push planet into 'uncharted territory' for heat

Ocean temperatures reached record highs in June, fueling extreme weather such as storms and floods. Scientists warn that a strong El Niño is prolonging marine heat waves, which threatens coastal regions and wildlife. These developments are pushing the planet into uncharted territory for heat. The combination of roasting oceans and the brewing El Niño continues to drive these unprecedented temperature increases, creating severe risks for global ecosystems and increasing the frequency of extreme weather events.