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Ancient El Niño Devastated 90% of Earth's Life, New Study Reveals

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Ancient El Niño Devastated 90% of Earth's Life, New Study Reveals
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  • Ancient El Niño linked to Permian mass extinction event 250 million years ago.
  • Researchers from UK and China studied this extinction in recent analysis.
    • Volcanic CO2 emissions led to temperature rise, impacting ecosystems.
    • Forests dwindled, removing crucial CO2 sinks due to wild weather swings.
    • Land species went extinct faster than marine creatures from climate shifts.
    • Marine animals migrated, delaying extinction compared to land species.
    • Findings emphasize El Niño's role in historical climate threats.
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