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What is water vapour?
Water vapour is simply water in its gas form, invisible to us. The story highlights record levels in Earth's atmosphere, which is concerning because warmer air can hold more of it. This extra vapour then contributes to more intense rainfall and heat, amplifying the effects of climate change.
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