We are not ready for El Niño — here’s how we can be
For this forecast, we still have the time to act.
The Hill•Jeff Schlegelmilch, opinion contributor10 SeptEl Niño — page 6
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The ancient spirit who’s helping protect Rio from the effects of El Niño
The city has announced a 25-year agreement for the services of Cacique Cobra Coral, a spirit channeled by a 71-year-old woman in Guarulhos, Brazil.
August was the joint hottest month on record
Global warming and a record El Niño have pushed Earth’s temperature more than 1.5°C above the pre-industrial average, and further heat is on the way
Indonesia’s most dangerous fires are burning underground
Indonesia’s dangerous peat fires are surging early in the 2026 fire season as a strengthening El Niño and severe drought dry out wetlands that can burn underground for months. These slow smoldering fires are especially destructive because they release far more fine particles and several pollutants than typical tropical forest fires, while thick smoke can make them difficult for satellites to detect.
ScienceDaily6 Sept
El Niño-fuelled wildfires destroy precious Indonesian forests – in pictures
Indonesian authorities intensify operations as fires continue to burn across Sumatra and Kalimantan, with haze spreading to Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines Continue reading...
The Guardian•Guardian staff and agencies6 Sept
Four scenarios for a looming global food crisis
In this debut edition of Fast Foresight, we explore how the future could unfold into 2027, driven by the Strait of Hormuz impasse and the "super" El Niño.
Atlantic Council•Atlantic Council24 Aug
Panama Canal fees rise amid El Niño drought, Hormuz tensions impact shipping
Global shipping faces increased costs and potential delays, impacting trade efficiency and market stability amid environmental and geopolitical strains.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez12 Aug
Fed’s Musalem aims for monthly inflation below 0% amid El Niño concerns
Musalem's proactive inflation stance may prompt policy shifts, influencing market expectations amid potential El Nio-induced supply shocks.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez6 Aug
Geopolitical tensions, super El Niño may drive US food prices higher
Rising US food prices could strain household budgets, impact economic stability, and exacerbate global food security concerns.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez16 JulEl Niño and Iran conflict drive up global food and energy price concerns
The interplay of climate and geopolitical tensions threatens global supply chains, potentially destabilizing economic conditions worldwide.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez13 Jul
The Best Trade of the Week Wasn’t Crypto or Gold, It Was Your Morning Coffee
Coffee price jumps 16% in its biggest daily gain this century. Brazil harvest delays and El Nino push futures toward 370 cents.
BeInCrypto•Jakub Dziadkowiec7 Jul
Goldman Sachs Warns of Food-Supply Shock in Southeast Asia
Goldman Sachs warned that Southeast Asia faces a food-supply shock, as costlier oil and fertilizer from the Middle East conflict collide with the threat of a strong El Niño event later in 2026. The investment bank estimates the combined pressures could add an average of 1 percentage point to regional food inflation after six months,
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir22 Jun