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This map shows extreme weather events in places influenced by human-made climate change

Lightning strikes over buildings during heavy rainfall in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, September 2, 2014. Picture taken September 2, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT CITYSCAPE TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA

Lightning strikes over buildings during heavy rainfall in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, China in 2014 Image: REUTERS/Stringer

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