Some 1,000 additional heat deaths recorded in France
France reported approximately 1,000 additional deaths linked to a record-breaking heat wave that affected much of Europe. Scientists from World Weather Attribution noted that such extreme temperatures are significantly more likely due to climate change.
Why it matters
The increasing frequency of extreme heat events poses a growing threat to public health and infrastructure across Europe.
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