The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Thursday the return of El Nino: the warm phase of a natural climate cycle linked to higher global temperatures and wild weather.

Warnings of a powerful El Nino weather pattern this year suggest that we may be about to face drought, flooding and extreme heat. What impacts are in store? And can we prepare for…

Warnings of a strong El Nino weather pattern this year suggest that the coming months could be characterized by drought, flooding and extreme heat. What impacts are in store? And…