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Extreme drought and heat from the last El Niño signal a 'new normal' for tropical forests

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Briefings

A 2026 study published in Earth's Future indicates that 2023-2024 El Niño caused 75% of global tropical forests to face six months of simultaneous drought and heat. This extreme event is presented as a preview of a potential 'new normal' for the next two decades if greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced.

Key points

• During the 2023-2024 El Niño event, approximately 75% of the world's tropical forest areas experienced at least six months of unprecedented simultaneous drought and heat.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single study published in Earth's Future and does not include long-term historical data or future climate projections beyond the stated two-decade timeframe.

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