Extreme drought and heat from the last El Niño signal a 'new normal' for tropical forests

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Oct 7, 2026, 9:00 am128 ptsTrending
During the 2023–2024 El Niño, about 75% of the world's tropical forest areas experienced at least six months of unprecedented simultaneous drought and heat. According to a study published in Earth's Future, this scenario offers more than just a snapshot of an extreme event; it offers a preview of the "new…

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