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Is climate change causing droughts?
While droughts are a natural phenomenon, climate change is making them more frequent and severe in many parts of the world, including the UK. Higher global temperatures lead to increased evaporation and altered rainfall patterns, contributing to drier conditions and greater water stress.
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