The US government forecaster warned on Thursday that the feared El Niño phenomenon, which can affect global weather, is almost certain to occur over the next two months, potentially adding strain to global food supplies.
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El Niño phenomenon can affect global weather --
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Industrialization of China increases fragility of global food supply
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People warned to be prepared as forecasters predict heavy snowfalls
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Global warming might be worse than thought
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Global food prices hit dangerous levels
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Officials were warned about fire risk
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Beef supplies under threat, Farmers warn
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Now is the time to prepare for climate change
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Flood warnings are hitting the news
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Food crisis could hit Canada
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Government urged to assess food situation
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Brace yourself for report, analysts say
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Climate change will have 'significant impact' on health
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Markets likely to trade tepid:
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Road to close for more than two months
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US expresses fear
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Future eruptions could pose threat to power supply