The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has influenced Latin America significantly since September, with potential economic repercussions for the region. ENSO induces rainfall in areas like South America and the Horn of Africa while causing droughts in places like Australia, Indonesia, and Central America. These shifts in climate patterns result in socioeconomic consequences. Science reports […]
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