El Nino conditions do tend to suppress hurricans in the Gulf and Carribean, but they tend to increase tropical storms and hurricanes in the earstern Pacific. But There is no clear correllation between global warming and the frequency and duration of El Nino. In fact, depending upon the model used, one derives contradictory results. Some models show a weaker El Nino in a warmer climate.
But the problem with global warming is its introduction of instability in longstanding weather patterns which have shaped our landscape, settlement patterns, natural habitat and biology. The increment in increased average temperature masks the subtle local changes which result in more frequent conditions that cause severe weather. In short...greater climate chaos and less stability worldwide no matter where you live.
Suggesting that "the US would be relatively unaffected by global warming" is pathetically naive. The environmental, social and economic consequences will be enormous. But more notably, your lack of concern about what happens to the rest of the world's peoples is remarkably disturbing.
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Not exactly accurate
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