Kimberley Miner
Research Professor in Earth Sciences, University of Maine
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El Nino Threatens Health, Too - Early Warnings Done Right Can Save Lives
El Nio is part of a natural climate phenomenon that shifts global weather patterns for months at a time. During El Nio years, temperatures tend to rise, triggering heat waves; dry regions can be hit with flooding rainfall; and wet regions often face droughts. All carry serious health risks.
