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Droughts: cracked houses could cost 500 billion euros

The Central Reinsurance Fund estimates the cost of cracked houses at 500 billion euros.

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The damage is caused by clay shrinkage due to droughts.

A major challenge for insurers and climate adaptation policies.

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Ce chiffre illustre l'ampleur des conséquences économiques du changement climatique en France. Il pose la question de la soutenabilité du système assurantiel face aux risques croissants.

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