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heat
Tuesday, July 20th 2010 - 04:12 UTC
Russians exposed to the worst heat wave in 130 years
Russia is going through its worst drought in more than a century. In Moscow, it’s hotter than in European and African resorts. The heat has caused asphalt to melt, boosted sales of air conditioners, ventilators, ice cream and beverages, and pushed grain prices up. Environmentalists are blaming the abnormally dry spell on climate change.
Published in:
Environment, International.
