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Bizarre Wichita 'Heat Burst' Explained
By Live Science Staff published
Hot ball of air hits the ground near a local airport.

Recent Heat Waves Likely Warmest Since 1500 in Europe
By Wynne Parry published
The past decade brought unprecedented summer heat to Europe. More may be on the way.
Cruel Summer: The Science of Heat Waves
By Remy Melina published
A silent killer, heat waves claim about 175 lives a year.
Alps to Become More Dangerous in Warming World
By Live Science Staff published
Floods, avalanches may occur more in Alps due to climate change.
Heat Waves Getting Worse
By Live Science Staff published
Air conditioners may be making the earth hotter.

Drought Exacerbates Carbon Dioxide Problem
By Andrea Thompson published
Droughts hamper carbon sinks, let carbon dioxide accumulate in atmosphere.

Heat Waves in Europe Nearly Twice as Long Now
By Andrea Thompson published
European heat waves longer and more common now than century ago.
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