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A 'super El Niño' could develop by summer, boosting chances for drought, flooding and other natural disasters
By winter, there's a two out of three chance that the climate pattern will be strong or very strong, increasing the likelihood of drought, flooding and other natural disasters worldwide.
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Tiny beetles are killing the LI Pine Barrens. Many trees are likely lost for good.
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