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Decade has had fewest 90-degree days since 1930

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Decade has had fewest 90-degree days since 1930

"August is the wettest and often the muggiest month of the year. Yet, summer heat continues in short supply, continuing a trend that has dominated much of the 21st Century's opening decade. There have been only...

created by BigT | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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R.J.W. Ames

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Toronto's rainiest summer in 70 years

We all know Torontonians want to be like Vancouverites, but this summer they've gone too far. The centre of the universe recorded five times as much rain as Vancouver during June and July, and was the second...

created by Rob Peters | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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Fewer UK beaches gain top marks

The UK's beaches, which already have a pretty bad rep, have been given bad ratings for pollution again this year."Bathing water at beaches across the UK is more polluted as a result of last year's stormy summer, the Marine Conservation Society has warned.Its annual Good Beach...

created by Dave Keating | 3 years ago
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Farmers fear for crops in wet weather

"FARMERS in Northamptonshire are contemplating the potentially disastrous consequences of more rainfall, after two of the wettest months on record. According to officials from the National Farmers' Union (NFU), agriculture in the county has emerged from a rain-sodden May and...