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This map shows the human influence on extreme weather

A family negotiates their way through caked mud around a dried up section of the Theewaterskloof dam near Cape Town, South Africa, January 20, 2018. The dam, which supplies most of Cape Town's potable water, is currently dangerously low as the city faces "Day Zero", the point at which taps will be shut down accross the city. Picture taken January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

Climate change is causing certain weather events to occur or to become more severe. Image: REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

Rob Smith
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Orange markers denote human influence on extreme weather Image: Carbon Brief
2015 had the most recorded extreme weather events. Image: Carbon Brief
Rising temperatures make certain weather events more likely to occur. Image: Carbon Brief
Climate change makes heat and drought more severe or more likely to occur. Image: Carbon Brief
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