Global Energy Uptake Surges Amid La Nina to El Nino Transition
• Earth's energy uptake significantly increased during the transition from La Niña to El Niño between 2022 and
• The transition from La Niña to El Niño played a crucial role, alongside an externally forced positive energy imbalance, in driving extreme energy uptake.
• Understanding the drivers of energy uptake is critical for developing effective climate mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Earth's energy uptake surged during La Niña-El Niño
Recent research indicates a significant surge in Earth's energy uptake during the transition from La Niña to El Niño between 2022 and 2023. This phenomenon, defined as the global mean net incoming radiation at the top of the atmosphere, has contributed to record global surface temperatures and widespread climate extremes observed in 2023 and 2024. The study utilized multi-model climate simulations and satellite-based observations to investigate the drivers behind this extreme energy uptake.
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