Enduring impacts of El Niño on life expectancy in past and future climates
2 institutional releases
Published in Nature Climate Change · View the paper (DOI)
A new study led by NTU Singapore reveals that El Niño events can persistently slow long-term improvements in mortality rates, leading to enduring reductions in life expectancy. The research estimates that El Niño could reduce life expectancy gains by 2.8 years and cause economic losses of up to US$35 trillion by 2100.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- NTU Singapore-led study reveals El Niño could reduce life expectancy gains by 2.8 years by 2100, cause trillions in economic losses Nanyang Technological University · Jan 12, 2026 · first to report
- CityUHK and global climate experts warn that El Niño could hammer the Hong Kong economy hard and reduce life expectancy Communications and Institutional Research Office, City University of Hong Kong · Mar 1, 2026