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Europe roasts in record heat wave, prompting warnings and disruptions · 1 source tracked

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Europe is experiencing an intense and early summer heat wave, with France particularly affected by temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). The extreme heat has led to numerous drowning deaths as people seek relief, and has caused disruptions to public transport, schools, and sporting events. Climate change is identified as a significant factor in the increasing frequency and intensity of such weather events across the continent, with projections indicating further record-breaking temperatures. AI

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Europe roasts in record heat wave, prompting warnings and disruptions · 1 source tracked

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Samuel Petrequin, The Associated Press ·

    France rues widespread lack of air conditioning as country roasts under 104-degree heat wave

    The early-summer wave is already drawing comparisons to the 2003 disaster that killed 15,000.

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