Coverage dated October 1, 2026

Studying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research

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A powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year, they won’t be matching that effort.

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    Studying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research (opens KBRW)

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    A powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year, they won’t be matching that effort.

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