Subject
El Niño
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving El Niño, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Climate · Latin America
Amazon climate extremes accelerate in unexpected region, study finds
A study involving over 50 scientists found that the central north Amazon region is experiencing a rapid increase in climate extremes, including higher temperatures and water stress. These changes are attributed to global climate change, as they occur in areas not significantly impacted by local deforestation.
Latin America3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 ![Further bleaching events are 'very likely' this year, following elevated temperatures all over the world, experts have warned [File: Sophia Nasif/AP Photo]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ap_6a95082e3c502-1788151854.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
ClimateCoral reefs face irreversible decline due to frequent bleaching
Coral reefs worldwide are experiencing bleaching events with unprecedented frequency, leaving insufficient time for recovery. A new global report indicates that coral cover is significantly below normal levels, risking irreversible decline and threatening marine ecosystems.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
ClimateGlobal Sea Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C
The average global sea surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. This surpasses the previous record set in March 2024 and is attributed to global warming and the El Niño phenomenon.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Business & EconomyPanama Canal to Limit Ship Transits Due to Drought
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce the number of daily ship transits beginning in September, citing low rainfall and the anticipated effects of a severe El Niño event. This decision reverses a previous commitment not to restrict passage.
3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Climate · Asia-PacificSuper El Niño drives record ocean temperatures and sea level rise in 2026
A super El Niño in 2023 to 2024 contributed to record ocean temperatures and a 7.70 mm rise in global mean sea level, with 81% driven by water moving from land to the ocean. Forecasts predict a stronger El Niño in late 2026, potentially accelerating sea level rise further.
Asia-Pacific5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 35
Climate · European UnionJuly 2026 ocean temperatures break records as El Niño strengthens
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service confirmed July 2026 as the hottest July for global ocean temperatures, with Western Europe experiencing its warmest June-July period. Developing El Niño conditions contributed to the record, while wildfires and drought intensified across the region.
European Union5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 12