France affected by severe winter drought

France affected by severe winter drought

France is facing its driest winter since 1959, with the country recording the longest winter drought since record-keeping began. The drought has been caused by a winter heat wave that has gripped Europe, causing snow to melt prematurely in the...
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Antarctic sea ice hit lowest levels since satellite record

Antarctic sea ice hit lowest levels since satellite record

Antarctic sea ice refers to the layer of frozen seawater that surrounds the continent of Antarctica and expands during the winter months around the Antarctic continent. Unlike the Arctic, where sea ice is decreasing in extent and thickness due to...
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