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Wimbledon - An international tennis tournament held in London every year.
Princess of Wales - A title traditionally held by the wife of the next heir to Britain's throne.
Heatwaves - In June Canada’s highest ever temperature, 49.6C, was recorded in British Columbia.
Extreme - Very great, or beyond what is expected.
Climate change - Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human action is a major cause of climate change.
Fossil fuels - Fuels made from decomposing plants and animals, including coal, natural gas and oil. These fuels release carbon dioxide, causing global warming.
Absorbing - Taking in or soaking up.