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For Brazil, devastating rain is an urban planning problem

For Brazil, devastating rain is an urban planning problem

In the states of Rio de Janeiro and Pernambuco, natural disasters fueled by climate change highlight longstanding challenges of urbanization.
Climate change and human activity erode Egypt's treasured antiquities

Climate change and human activity erode Egypt's treasured antiquities

The effects of global warming on the country’s monuments are already striking. And the changing weather is only amplifying centuries of destructive human impact.
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Study finds climate change is bringing more intense rains to U.S.

Study finds climate change is bringing more intense rains to U.S.

Researchers noted the trend was prevalent in every region of the country.

Sydney posts wettest year on record — and it’s only October

Sydney posts wettest year on record — and it’s only October

More than 86 inches of rain have fallen in Sydney in just over nine months, with more rain set to come this week.
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Five 1,000-year rain events have struck the U.S. in five weeks. Why?
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Five 1,000-year rain events have struck the U.S. in five weeks. Why?

Precipitation extremes are now more feast or famine because of climate change.
Fire-plagued New Mexico faces excessive monsoon rain

Fire-plagued New Mexico faces excessive monsoon rain

The rain should help the fire situation but could lead to dangerous flash flooding and landslides.
A wild, windy spring is creating a soil erosion nightmare for farmers

A wild, windy spring is creating a soil erosion nightmare for farmers

Increased dust and derechos due to climate change and drought are causing the loss of tons of topsoil throughout the Farm Belt.
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