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France hardest hit by heatwaves in 2026

Between May and July 2026, France recorded the most abnormally high temperatures in the world.

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Global warming explains this frequency, but its scale exceeds scientific forecasts.

Repeated heatwaves could threaten up to 0.5 percentage points of economic growth in 2026.

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Why it matters

Les canicules répétées augmentent les risques sanitaires (déshydratation, coups de chaleur) et économiques (baisse de productivité, coûts énergétiques accrus), avec des conséquences immédiates pour les populations et les entreprises.

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