Mint Explainer | Why a super-charged El Niño is a postcard from our future
This year’s El Niño will be a ‘postcard from our future’ bringing temperatures that climate change is projected to deliver 20 years into the future, warned the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago.
The ongoing El Niño event in the tropical Pacific Ocean is strengthening at an unprecedented rate, surpassing any recorded instance. Experts predict this super-charged phenomenon will reach its peak between November and January, with the repercussions expected to be most severe in the year 2027. Sayantan Bera, a National Editor at Mint specializing in climate change and agriculture, is among those closely monitoring the situation.
His work, often a collaboration with the Climate Change and You newsletter, highlights the interconnectedness of global issues and their impact on societies and economies. Bera's journey into journalism began as a correspondent and photographer with Down to Earth, where he covered a range of issues including mining, environment, and farming in eastern Indian states.
With over 17 years of experience, Bera brings a wealth of knowledge to his role, drawing from his academic background in economics and his professional experience in research and non-profit work.
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