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Fri Apr-22-11 12:17 AM
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Ozone hole has dried Australia, scientists find

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Source: BBC News

The Antarctic ozone hole is about one-third to blame for Australia's recent series of droughts, scientists say.

Writing in the journal Science, they conclude that the hole has shifted wind and rainfall patterns right across the Southern Hemisphere, even the tropics.

Their climate models suggest the effect has been notably strong over Australia.

Many parts of the country have seen drought in recent years, with cities forced to invest in technologies such as desalination, and farms closing.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13161265

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