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An expected El Niño climate pattern in 2026 could bring serious harm to ecosystems along California's Central Coast, according to Mustang News. Stronger El Niño conditions typically bring warmer ocean waters and altered rainfall, which can disrupt marine life, kelp forests, fisheries and coastal habitats. Reporting on the forecast is drawing attention to what local ecosystems and communities may face if the pattern materializes as predicted.
- 2Study finds paper straws may be worse for environment than plastic●Paper straws worse for the environment than plastic ones: study
A study concludes that paper straws, widely adopted as an eco-friendly alternative to plastic, may actually be worse for the environment. The findings challenge the sustainability of single-use paper alternatives and could reignite debate over plastic straw bans adopted by many countries and businesses. Critics question whether the switch away from plastic has delivered the intended environmental benefits.