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England and Wales suffer driest July on record in summer of extreme weather
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
Most outlets agree that England and Wales have experienced a record-breaking dry July. However, the framing and tone of the coverage differ, with The Guardian emphasizing the connection to the climate crisis in a serious tone, while other outlets like the Evening Standard and Sky News focus on the dry July and drought in a more neutral and informative tone. The Independent also reports on the drought, but without adding a broader context like the climate crisis.
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Evening Standard
England and Wales suffer driest July on record in summer of extreme weather
Met Office provisional figures also show last month was exceptionally hot and sunny.
3 Aug, 15:47
The Independent
England and Wales suffer driest July on record
Some ares of England saw the driest month ever
3 Aug, 14:21
The Guardian
July set to be driest on record for England and Wales after relentless heatwaves
Climate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last month
Half of England and the whole of Wales are officially in drought and July is set to be the driest month on record as extreme heat intensified by the climate crisis continues to grip the UK and Europe this summer.
The announcements this week by England’s Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales mark t…
2 Aug, 10:12
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Sky News
Water reservoirs hit 'exceptionally low' levels – with England and Wales set for driest July on record
Three reservoirs in England now have "exceptionally low" water levels – with a further seven "notably low" as the country is on track for the driest July on record.
31 Jul, 14:41
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