In hot and arid locales, an evaporative cooler can lower the air temperature while increasing humidity.
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Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Plants that grow in forested areas can impart the spirit with fresh notes of herbs or pine, while sotol made from plants residing in more arid regions can accrue mineral, earthy undertones with hints of smoke and spice.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless.
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