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Fires, heat waves, and hurricanes: Why this summer's extreme weather is here to stay.

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Adani may face fine over sediment released in floodwaters after Cyclone Debbie.

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B.C. wildfires displace nearly 40,000 as Williams Lake becomes largest town to evacuate.

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How California's firestorm spread so mind-bogglingly fast: From 'Diablo' winds to climate trends.

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New Antarctic iceberg echoes old problem.

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How do hurricanes form? A step-by-step guide.

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One meal a day.

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Don't just blame drought for displacement in Horn of Africa.

* Any views expressed in this article are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Several major food security crises are happening...

Puerto Ricans still waiting for aid a week after Maria's devastation.

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