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European scientists say there is hope that a parched swath of Africa could suddenly start to receive heavy seasonal rainfall. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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New U.N. report says climate change’s impacts on rainfall will have harsh economic consequences for regions such as South America and the Caribbean. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkSep 16, 2015
Evidence preserved in tree rings shows that Sierra Nevada snow cover is the lowest in five centuries -- and rising temperatures will only make things worse. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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Researchers find evidence that cities with more green space are best for human well-being. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkAug 3, 2015
As climate change warms the world, vegetation dries, rain-free days increase and fire seasons lengthen. It's a recipe for devastating wildfires. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkJul 13, 2015
Scientists show that devastating increases in extreme rainfall over the last 30 years fit in with global temperature rise caused by greenhouse gases. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 29, 2015
Satellite data raise red flags about the draining of underground aquifers in California and elsewhere to meet the demands of expanding populations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 20, 2015
While plants in temperate zones may benefit from higher temperatures, global warming’s impact in the tropics threatens catastrophe for food security. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkJun 18, 2015
Under the influence of greenhouse gases, changes in air temperature and wind patterns are increasing rainfall and crop yields in the drought-prone Sahel region. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 14, 2015
Destructive storms and sudden floods are set to intensify across Australia as global warming plays havoc with rainfall patterns. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkMay 24, 2015
Global warming will leave people in the Western states of the U.S. exposed to increasingly extreme temperatures that could seriously affect electricity generation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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