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Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths
A record-breaking June 2026 heatwave in France caused over 2,700 heat-related deaths, with temperatures exceeding climate model projections. The extreme temperatures, averaging 36.9°C, surpassed previous records and aligned more with 2070s projections, highlighting challenges in predicting future heatwave impacts.
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- France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records
- France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records
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