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Seek help to contain effects of El Niño

A few days ago on Thursday, Hurricane Joaquin visited eastern Bahamas and left destruction in its trail. It is expected to land in the East Coast of the US anytime.

Although Kenya is thankfully spared of hurricanes, El Niño, whose damage can rival or surpass that of hurricanes, will be making a return visit soon. Despite its disruption, El Niño doesn’t usually show up uninvited. It essentially results from warmer ocean waters in the Pacific Ocean, which is accelerated by global warming that is triggered by climate change. Given its global nature, El Niño requires global solutions.

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