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Niger hit by blistering heat wave linked to climate change

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Beenish Javed
July 9, 2023

The West African country of Niger is in the grip of a severe heat wave. Scientists say temperatures in Niger are rising one and a half times faster than in the rest of the world. Heat waves in the country are becoming more frequent and intense.

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