Heatwaves driving recent ‘surge’ in compound drought and heat extremes

Drought and heatwaves occurring together – known as “compound” events – have “surged” across the world since the early 2000s, a new study shows.  Compound drought and heat events (CDHEs) can have devastating effects, creating the ideal conditions for intense wildf...

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