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Extreme heat has had disastrous ecological and human consequences.

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A strong El Niño is likely to threaten agriculture in some parts of the world.

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Schools closed for days on Spanish islands due to extreme heat

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A woman sits in the shade in high temperatures in Marseille, southern France, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)

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