As we stare through my rain lashed windscreen, it may be hard to imagine, but you can already walk up onto one of the dunes and look down on to one of the greens.

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That does not sound like much but it does mean that extreme rain storms may bring more rain than before - with more moisture in the air, what goes up must come down, and the odds are worse.

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The fourth Test is due to get underway at 1100 BST but it may be a frustrating day for fans and players alike as rain is expected to interrupt play.

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May I also remind you that if it weren't for rain England would most likely already be 3-1 up in this series.

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The problem remains, though, that while the technology is able to cut carbon dioxide emissions, it may still increase another one: nitrogen oxide, tied to smog and acid rain.

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