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Summer Storms: Is climate change creating more severe weather situations?

It's no secret that temperatures are warming and the recent weather may seem more wild than usual to some. It's got many people wondering if climate change is playing a role in how much severe weather we're seeing. While there's no easy answer, here's what we know.

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