France faces 40°C heatwaves: cities unprepared for future summers
Heatwaves are becoming a seasonal constant in Europe, threatening infrastructures designed for a temperate climate.
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The fact
Dilated rails, cracked soils, and sweltering nights illustrate the growing impact of heatwaves in France.
Cities struggle to adapt to these extreme temperatures.
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Why it matters
Les infrastructures urbaines, conçues pour un climat tempéré, subissent des dommages croissants (rails déformés, réseaux électriques saturés), augmentant les risques sanitaires et économiques.