moisture
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However, the agency believes it can amplify the associated effects, because a warmer ocean and atmosphere increase the availability of energy and moisture for extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
As more planet-warming gases are released from burning fossil fuels, rising heat is also causing more moisture to evaporate off the land and making plants absorb more moisture.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The climate, low in moisture that can lead to rust in corrosion, is ideal for parking planes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Warmer weather is drying out vegetation earlier in the year while the atmosphere is able to draw more moisture from the ground, meaning landscapes can become flammable for longer.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
That made me a bit cantankerous, because crazy as she was, I could see the sense in making a neat row of ground piled on each side to keep the moisture from running off.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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