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Heat Waves Are Breaking Records. Here's What You Need to Know

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The Future of Heat Waves

Last week in Canada, a heat record was broken by more than 12 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat waves are particularly tough on the elderly, young children and people with health conditions like asthma or heart disease. El Nino happens when ocean waters in the eastern part of the tropical Pacific are hotter than usual. There's about a 90% chance right now that we'll see one this year.

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