El Niño Might Speed Up Climate Change – Scientific American
Article Synopsis – Scientists have new evidence indicating El Niño conditions might add extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere as well as lessen the ability of trees to absorb the greenhouse gas. The El Niño in 2015 and 2016 appears to be the major culprit for a record increase in carbon dioxide during that time. The observations are based on satellite readings of CO2, carbon monoxide and other factors like the fluorescence of the chlorophyll in plant tissues (which reflects growth). To read the actual article click here.