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France’s Deadly Heatwave Surge | Toronto News
France is reeling from a deadly summer heatwave crisis, with over 7,300 excess deaths tied to record-breaking temperatures — the most in history. Three consecutive heatwaves have slammed the country since June, totaling 52 days of extreme heat, far surpassing past records. Nearly three-quarters of the fatalities are among those 75 and older, but all ages 45+ are at risk. While final links to heat are pending, this year’s sheer volume of hot days — beating even the intense 2023 summer — signals a worsening climate crisis across Western Europe, fueling droughts and wildfires. Listen in…
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