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Climate Change and El Niño

Updated 2026-06-16 07:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a strong El Niño event, warning that climate change could exacerbate its effects on Australia. The event is linked to extreme weather globally, particularly increasing the risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef.

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The Guardian
El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/16/australia-news-live-victoria-wfh-work-from-home-labor-fuel-exc
2026-06-16 07:20 UTC
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