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Extreme heat sweeps parts of northern hemisphere

Posted June 17, 2022

Extreme weather is irreversibly altering parts of the world. In just the past 24 hours, parts of Canada have faced intense lightning, flooding and extreme heat. As Abigail Bimman reports, not everyone is prepared for the impacts.

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