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Saturday 2 December 2023 Dublin: 3°C

# El Nino

This year
2023
'Ninety-nine percent' chance that 2023 will be hottest year of modern records
July broke the record for the hottest month since pre-industrial times.
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Aug 15th 2023, 6:00 AM
Record-breaking heat wave baking southern US set to expand
July 2023 is on track to be the hottest absolute month – not only since records began, but also in “hundreds, if not thousands, of years.”
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Jul 21st 2023, 8:17 PM
Nasa climatologist says July likely to be hottest month on record
Gavin Schmidt said the trend of extreme heat is unmistakable.
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Jul 21st 2023, 7:41 AM
Climate change and El Nino phenomenon drive hottest June globally on record
The EU’s Copernicus climate unit also noted ‘extreme marine heatwaves’ around Ireland.
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Jul 6th 2023, 11:28 AM
Early June sees highest temperatures ever amid arrivial of El Nino climate phenomenon
El Nino is marked by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean near the equator.
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Jun 16th 2023, 9:02 PM
All time
Kyrgios comes through five-setter to book Nadal clash
Despite taking a medical time-out with a hamstring injury in the first set, the home favourite beat Karen Khachanov in five to face the Spaniard.
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Jan 25th 2020, 1:33 PM
World Cup winner Fernando Torres calls time on career
The former Liverpool and Atleti frontman has revealed that, after 18 goal-laden years as a professional, he is preparing to hang up his boots.
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Jun 21st 2019, 8:13 AM
Club legend Torres bows out with two goals in final game for Atletico Madrid
The Spanish striker was given a guard of honour after his brace in this evening’s 2-2 draw with Eibar.
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May 20th 2018, 8:15 PM
'It is a fantastic ending. My dream as a child has become a reality'
Victory in the Europa League was a dream come true for outgoing Atletico Madrid legend Fernando Torres.
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May 17th 2018, 7:43 AM
Diego Simeone hails 'icon' Fernando Torres after landmark 100th La Liga goal
Torres kicked off his long goodbye to Atletico Madrid with a landmark goal against Levante, much to the delight of Simeone.
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Apr 15th 2018, 8:42 PM
Even without El Nino last year Earth keeps getting hotter
2017 was either the second or third hottest year ever.
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Jan 18th 2018, 8:02 PM
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have hit a record high
The UN has warned that urgent action is required to cut emissions.
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Oct 30th 2017, 5:30 PM
Torres scores fabulous overhead kick then blasts peno off the crossbar in La Liga thriller
The Atletico Madrid striker rolled back the years this evening with a top class finish.
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Feb 12th 2017, 10:00 PM
Heating up: 2016 "very likely" to be hottest year on record, says UN
“The election of Donald Trump is only going to make matters worse,” said Green Party leader Eamon Ryan.
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Nov 14th 2016, 3:49 PM
Predicting this winter's weather is like 'gazing into a crystal ball'
We asked the experts.
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Oct 15th 2015, 6:09 AM
Fernando Torres scored one of his most important goals in a long time for Atletico yesterday
He isn’t a kid anymore, but El Nino can still be an important presence for Atletico.
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May 11th 2015, 11:15 AM
Neymar's double sinks Atletico as Barcelona progress to Copa del Rey semi-finals
Diego Simeone’s side led inside the first minute but the Catalans rallied in what was an absorbing contest.
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Jan 28th 2015, 10:15 PM
Did Craig Burley really get a Fernando Torres tattoo after losing a bet?
It looks convincing but we’re not sure.
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Jan 21st 2015, 7:50 AM
Is Fernando Torres heading back to Madrid? One Atleti player hopes so
Chelsea may be about to ship out the Spanish striker.
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Jul 21st 2014, 5:48 PM
There's a 60 - 88% chance weather phenomenon 'El Niño' will strike this year
El Nino is a flow of unusually warm waters from the Pacific Ocean that shakes up climate patterns worldwide.
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Jun 27th 2014, 7:00 AM
Fernando Torres fighting hard for spot on Spain's plane to World Cup
The Chelsea striker will feature in a friendly against Bolivia on Friday, but knows his place in Brazil is not yet secure.
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May 27th 2014, 9:06 AM
Will Fernando Torres get the chance to return home to Atleti?
Fernando Torres returns to the ground where he made his debut 13 years ago tomorrow.
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Apr 21st 2014, 6:36 PM
Remember that mad weather in 1997? It could be back again this year...
The “El Niño” climate phenomenon has reared its head once more.
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Apr 15th 2014, 11:00 PM
'The team has to help Fernando' - Benitez wants more support for misfiring striker
The new Chelsea boss is blaming Torres’ Premier League goal drought on a lack of service.
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Nov 26th 2012, 6:49 PM
Not a bad season after all: Torres scoops Golden Boot award
The Spanish striker has pipped the four other players who scored three goals at Euro 2012.
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Jul 2nd 2012, 11:32 AM