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Has the US learned to cope with extreme heat? Next summer could be even hotter
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Has the US learned to cope with extreme heat? Next summer could be even hotter

It’s been a record-breaking summer of heatwaves across large parts of the US and the world, and trying to stay cool and safe has been an unprecedented challenge.

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Coke is a sponsor of the Cop27 climate talks. Some activists aren’t happy

The decision to include Coca-Cola as a major sponsor of this year’s United Nations climate summit in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, has angered many climate activists, who cite a recent report that says the company’s production of plastics is increasing.

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Climate change is pushing toxic chemicals into drinking wells

Drought can increase the concentration of pathogens and other contaminants in well water.

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60 per cent of world’s rivers stop flowing for at least one day a year

The first detailed global map of river flow shows that more than half the world's rivers stop flowing for at least one day a year and many could run dry if climate change isn't addressed.

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