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UK climate minister warns food system vulnerable to El Niño

Original: Our food system is vulnerable to El Niño, warns UK climate minister

A UK climate minister has warned that the global food system is vulnerable to El Niño, the periodic warming of Pacific Ocean waters that disrupts weather patterns and can damage harvests. The warning, reported by New Scientist, highlights concerns that extreme weather linked to El Niño could hit crop yields and push up food prices worldwide.

Why now: An ongoing or developing El Niño event is raising fears about crop failures and food price inflation.

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• Our food system is vulnerable to El Niño, warns UK climate minister · New Scientist

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