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Summer heatwaves and heavy rain more persistent in a warmer world

19 Aug 2019
Heat wave
Persistent heat: heatwaves will last longer in a 2 °C warming scenario. (Courtesy: iStock/ELyrae)
Periods of heavy summer rain will become more persistent in the northern hemisphere as the climate w

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