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Super El Niño Nearing Peak, Threatening Global Food Security
- A powerful El Niño is nearing its peak, worsening drought in many parts of the world.
- The climate phenomenon is expected to leave millions in vulnerable countries without enough food.
- Countries are cutting foreign aid, and war is disrupting supplies of energy and fertilizer.
- This El Niño presents both a global disaster and a significant scientific opportunity.
- The combination of these factors could lead to severe food shortages in affected regions.