Advocacy groups and farmers on the frontline of climate change fear the effects of the naturally occurring phenomenon El Nino will be “supercharged” when combined with climate pollution.
Dr. Andrew Watkins. Ad-junct professor at Monash University’s School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment, and climate counsellor at the Climate Council says it’s vital to understand seasonal forecasts to prepare for the extreme weather combination

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Produced By: Sam Georgiou

Featured In Story: Sophie Nichols – Farmer and Anthropologist , and Dr Andrew Watkins – Dr. Andrew Watkins. Adjunct professor at Monash University’s School of Earth, Atmosphere, and Environment and climate counselor at the Climate Council

First aired on The Wire, Thursday 2 July 2026