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On the recordJune 16, 2026
The loss of this deep-water observation system would threaten our ability to prepare for and monitor future El Niño events.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
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huffpost.com

Editor's note · Context

Warning about the impact of cuts on El Niño monitoring.

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