
Environment
Is the 2026 El Niño already the strongest ever recorded?
It is exceptionally strong and may set a record, but the event is still intensifying and has not reached its forecast peak.
Verdict
Misleading
Verification confidenceHigh
27 recent checks in this topic

It is exceptionally strong and may set a record, but the event is still intensifying and has not reached its forecast peak.

Yes. Solar edged past coal in installed capacity by the end of July 2026, but coal still generated much more electricity.

Yes. UNEP says long-term global warming is likely to cross 1.5°C within a few years, although future action can still limit the peak and duration.