NOAA has confirmed that El Niño conditions are present and expected to strengthen into the Northern Hemisphere winter. El Niño can reshape rainfall patterns, drought, fire risk, heat, storms, and food systems around the world, reminding us that climate disruption is deeply tied to the movement of water across land and atmosphere. When landscapes are rich with vegetation, healthy soils, wetlands, and active ecological processes, they are better able to hold moisture, moderate heat, and absorb disturbance.
Posted: June 19, 2026