Heatwaves and water shifts

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Michigan is seeing more tornadoes and flooding as the effects of climate change become more apparent in the state.

Why Michigan is emerging as one of America’s worst-hit climate states
The state saw 33 tornadoes last year and severe flooding as researchers say links to climate change are undeniable

Groups say Southern California could source 85% of its water locally, making the Delta tunnel unnecessary.

Southern California could get 85% of its water locally and avoid Delta tunnel, groups say
In a new plan, environmental groups call for a “water renaissance” in California, saying the state needs to invest much more in local water.

BHP made some big climate promises, but it's time they actually start the work of cutting emissions.

BHP has made big climate promises – that’s the easy part. Now it must do the real work of slashing emissions | Adam Morton
Given the scale of its contribution to global heating, the world’s biggest miner has a duty to invest heavily in solutions that could have a global impact

Record heat is hitting the UK and Europe this May. A look at whether these temperatures are becoming our new normal.

Heatwave hell: are soaring temperatures the new normal? - The Latest
The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures in an unprecedented May heatwave, while large parts of Europe are also facing blistering conditions. Lucy Hough speaks to Helena Horton.


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