The “Godzilla El Niño” is coming

Vox Conversations by Vox Media Podcast Network

Jul 10, 202643:18Society & Culture

Sean talks with journalist David Wallace-Wells about a looming climate event that could make 2027 one of the hottest years ever recorded. They discuss the return of El Niño, why some scientists are calling it a “Godzilla...

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