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Climate scientists are warning that a super-sized El Niño is laying the groundwork for stronger storms, extreme heat, and potential food supply disruptions in certain parts of the world. But what exactly is this weather phenomenon? And how does climate change fit in? We look at how impacts are already being felt and what the coming months could look like.
For more: El Niño just leveled up to super status. Here’s what that means for the weather
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Guests: Deborah Funai Brown & Ali Van Fleet, CNN Meteorologist
Host: David Rind
Producer: Paola Ortiz
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
Editorial Support: Eric Zerkel
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