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Heat, Water, and Drought

A focused look at heat, water, and drought — grouping recurring coverage so patterns across articles become visible.

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How Arizona’s long desert stretches squeeze fuel supplies and stall rural travel during heat waves

Long fuel delivery gaps in Arizona’s deserts force drivers to plan roundabout, longer routes during heat waves

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Madrid’s summer heat locks open-air workers into sweltering mornings and nights

Open-air workers face extended heat exposure from early mornings through nights because of slow urban cooling

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Melbourne’s dry spells squeeze home gardeners and stretch water supplies thin

Dry northerly winds in summer increase evaporation, forcing gardeners to water early morning or late evening

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Why Chicago’s heat traps slow street repairs and push residents indoors

Public cooling centers see spikes during heat warnings as residents avoid exacerbated street heat

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Houston’s heat hotspots crowd out cooling for poorer neighborhoods and push up energy costs

Houston neighborhoods with sparse tree cover experience persistent heat island effects that prolong elevated temperatures into evenings

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Delhi’s heatwaves squeeze outdoor workers into early mornings and late nights

Outdoor workers in Delhi start before sunrise and work late evenings to avoid 42-44°C midday heat

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