Supercharged El Niño could bring more deadly heatwaves
By The BriefBrief
Experts warn a historic El Niño could intensify heat domes, while many Americans show little concern.
WHO:Jeff Berardelli; Yale Program on Climate Change Communication; Yale University researchers
WHAT:Berardelli warns that a historic supercharged El Niño could intensify heat domes and increase deadly heatwaves; Yale researchers note many adults are not worried about extreme heat.
WHEN:Jul 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Models forecast a historic supercharged El Niño that could intensify heat domes on top of rising temperatures linked to climate change.
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