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How the pattern of trends across the tropical Pacific Ocean is critical for understanding the future climate

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For the last 40 years, the tropical Pacific has been trending toward a La Nina-like pattern. Will this trend continue into the future? What are the implications? Three experts dig into these questions and more.

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