El Nino Outlook and Arctic Ice Records
Meteorological agencies predicted El Nino's return in 2026.
WMO said La Nina cycle would end, leading to neutral and then El Nino.
Arctic sea ice was lowest on record in March 2026.
Copernicus uses satellite data from 1940.
Global temps were 1.48°C above pre-industrial, making March 4th hottest.
Hot seas cause stronger storms, coral bleaching, and sea-level rise.
Oceans absorb excess heat from carbon emissions, regulating climate.
Buontempo called data 'sobering' due to accelerating climate pressure.