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Studying Super El Niño Could Save Lives. NOAA Is Scaling Back Research

"The powerful El Niño climate pattern brewing in the Pacific Ocean is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. Federal forecasters say it could become the biggest yet, far outpacing any in recorded history and ultimately impacting millions of people."

Source: NPR, 10/06/2026

Maui Wildfire Residents Show Elevated Metals Linked To Lung Health: Study

"Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires were harmful to the lung health of people living nearby long after the burning ended, a new study says."

Source: AP, 09/29/2026

As Pacific Churns With Hurricanes, The Atlantic Is Quiet. Blame El Niño.

"The Pacific Ocean has seen 18 hurricanes so far and 41 named storms overall, which are unusually high numbers for this point in the season. The Atlantic Ocean is experiencing the exact opposite."

Source: NPR, 09/29/2026

U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics

"The United States on Friday rejected a declaration by member countries of the United Nations that pledged international collaboration and solidarity in preparing for and responding to pandemics."

Source: New York Times, 09/29/2026

EPA and HHS Team Up On Expanded Review Of Glyphosate Weedkiller Safety

"US officials said this week they are expanding a scientific review of the widely used weed killer glyphosate, a chemical popular in agriculture but also linked for years to cancer and other health problems."

Source: The New Lede, 09/25/2026

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