The El Nino weather pattern picked up strength over the past month and is highly likely to "rank among the largest" ever recorded when it peaks between October and December, U.S. forecasters said Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2026/07/10/climate-change/el-nino-strength-forecast/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #elnino #heatwaves #climatechange