Ozone hole to blame for dry Australia
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Scientists say the Antarctic ozone hole is about one-third to blame for Australia's recent series of droughts.
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.
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