France hit by exceptional heatwave as scientific warnings go unheeded

France is experiencing an extreme heatwave that scientists had long predicted would occur.

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The government censored public health awareness campaigns on heatwaves and tobacco from Santé publique France.

Authorities face criticism for inadequate management of this foreseeable health crisis.

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