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Extreme heatwaves pose spreading threat

18 Oct 2019
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Air conditioners could put a massive strain on the electricity grid during more intense heatwaves. Image: Jan Tik via Flickr. CC-BY 2.0
Scientists in the US have added a new dimension to the growing hazard of extreme heat. As global ave

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