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Polar Vortex and Firenado: Hard-Core Jargon Has Taken Over Forecasts

As climate gets weird, so does language

The Walrus

Brazil Drought Lights A Fire Under Global Coffee Prices

Brazilian coffee producer Moacir Donizetti first smelled the smoke, and then watched in desperation as a blaze consumed his family coffee plantation last year.

International Business Times

Dolphins are now the owners of another NFL-worst drought

The Dolphins already had the longest playoff win drought. The Commanders' win gave Miami another unfortunate title.

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Droughts across the West are getting worse - and scientists warn it’s not going to get any better

Persistent and incredibly destructive multi-year droughts will continue to advance as Earth’s climate warms, scientists say

The Independent UK

Severe Drought Worsens In Southern California

Southern California faces severe drought worsened by lack of rain and Santa Ana winds, fueling intense wildfires.

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Climate ‘whiplash’ events increasing exponentially around world

Global heating means atmosphere can drive both extreme droughts and floods with rapid switches

The Guardian - UK

Greek Hotels Consider Filling Pools With Seawater Amid Drought

Greek hotels consider filling pools with seawater to combat drought and conserve freshwater resources.

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Why Greek hotel pools could feel a lot different this summer

The changes would be in response to climate change

The Independent UK

Increasing weather whiplash fuels fires

Around the world, dramatic swings between heavy rain and drought are increasing exponentially, new research finds

Salon

‘We are crying for rain’: Suriname’s villages go hungry as drought bites

After the worst rains in decades, rivers are drying up and crops failing, leaving people in the interior without clean water or healthcare, and cutting transport links

The Guardian - UK

Southern California Faces Heightened Wildfire Threat Due To Drought

Southern California faces heightened wildfire risk due to severe drought and lack of rain, urging preparedness and vigilance.

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The UK is surprisingly short of water – but more reservoirs aren’t the answer

Despite its rainy reputation, the UK’s public water supplies are often threatened by drought and water scarcity. Shouldn’t the country do a better job of capturing and using all its rain?

The Conversation

Washington Commanders Secure First Playoff Win In 6,945 Days

Washington Commanders end playoff drought with thrilling win over Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jayden Daniels leads the team to victory with a game-winning field ...

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‘Particularly dangerous’ wildfire weather returns to California and could linger for months, say forecasts

Forecasters say there won’t be winds as strong as last week’s record-setting gusts, but LA’s dry season will get worse

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Los Angeles Firefighting Efforts Complicated By Rising Winds

Rising winds in Los Angeles complicate firefighting efforts due to severe drought and dry vegetation. Limited rain and increased humidity may offer some re...

The Independent UK

Ivan Juric asks Kamaldeen Sulemana to help Southampton avoid Premier League drop

Forward Sulemana ended a 37-game drought stretching back more than 19 months with a goal against Swansea.

The Independent UK

Jack Grealish has a weight lifted as Man City show some of the old ruthless spark

Man City 8-0 Salford City: Grealish ended a lengthy goal drought and James McAtee scored a hat-trick as Pep Guardiola’s much-changed side hammered their League Two opposition in the FA Cup third round

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s once-in-a-generation crop out to break 49-year drought at home grand slam

Alex de Minaur at No 8 leads three locals among men’s singles seeds while Nick Kyrgios returns from injury at the Australian Open

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Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires?

Climate scientist say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense.

The Independent UK

LA was sitting on a powder keg ripe for a fire after months of drought. Then it was lit

EXCLUSIVE: Author John Vaillant tells The Independent that human-driven climate change has created dangerous wildfire conditions and thousands of ‘climate refugees’ in the city of Los Angeles

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Drought Worsens In Southern California, Santa Ana Winds Exacerbate Conditions

New data reveals worsening drought conditions in Southern California, with severe impacts in Los Angeles County. Climate change exacerbates the situation, ...

The Conversation

Trees ‘remember’ wetter times − never having known abundant rain could buffer today’s young forests against climate change

What does the future hold for forests in a warmer, drier world? Over the past 25 years, trees have been dying due to effects of climate change around the world. In Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Europe, drought stress amplified by heat is killing trees that have survived…

The Guardian - US

Visual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?

Santa Ana winds, drought and a hotter planet have helped exacerbate the fires in California

The Guardian - UK

Malawi sees influx of refugees from post-election violence in Mozambique

Unrest since October’s election has seen thousands of refugees look for shelter in neighbouring Malawi, despite its drought, food and fuel shortages

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle’s Carabao Cup chance comes at crucial moment in club’s history

Eddie Howe is desperate to end a long trophy drought as decision awaits over potential rebuild of St James’ Park

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