At the Panama Canal, El Niño is about to leave more ships high and dry

ExplainerRobbed of its rainy season by El Niño, a Central American waterway has to slow down shipping. Here’s whyMartin Bernetti/AFP via Getty ImagesMartin Bernetti/AFP via Getty ImagesWith reports from ReutersThe shipping news: More from The Globe and MailThe Decibel podcastWar has stranded more than 6,000 ship workers in the Persian Gulf, some without pay or support from the vessels’ owners. Mohamed Arrachedi from the International Transport Workers’ Federation spoke with The Decibel in mid-August about their plight and the challenges of sending help. Subscribe for more episodes.Climate change and northern watersIce-strengthened ships, warming climate would make year-round shipping possible in Hudson Bay, studies showPort of Churchill to ship Prairie grain for first time in years as it pushes for expansionA giant tsunami in Alaska points to future dangers for cruise ships in the NorthFollow related authors and topicsAuthors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following.Interact with The GlobeTrending