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France and Catalonia face extreme heat and economic strain

25 clusters · 215 sources · last updated

Latest: France records hottest summer ever amid heatwaves and wildfires

The summer of 2026 was recorded as the hottest since 1900, with an average temperature of 24.1°C. The season was defined by three major heatwaves totaling 53 days and a significant drought, with precipitation levels 40%

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Southern Europe and North Africa wildfire and heatwave

15 clusters · 274 sources · last updated

Latest: Algeria to reinstate death penalty for arson and child abduction

The 2026 summer wildfire and heatwave season has resulted in catastrophic land loss across Southern Europe and North Africa. New data from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) indicates that more than 12 m

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France 2026 wildfire crisis: record losses and firefighter-s

314 clusters · 2622 sources · last updated

Latest: France emergency services face strikes, cyberattacks and wildfire threats

The 2026 wildfire crisis in France has escalated into a record-breaking season, with approximately 120,000 hectares of forest destroyed. In the Gironde region, fires burned 42,000 hectares, creating intense conditions th

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Tiger mosquito spread fuels dengue, chikungunya risk

17 clusters · 66 sources · last updated

Latest: Tiger mosquito prevention: eliminating stagnant water to stop disease spread

The expansion of the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) continues to drive arbovirus risks across France and Switzerland. By mid-August 2026, the species had colonized 83 of the 96 mainland French departments. In Switzerl

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French forest health and management challenges

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: French forests face declining carbon sequestration capacity

French forests are facing significant ecological challenges driven by climate change, including declining carbon sequestration capacity and increased tree mortality. Data from the Institut national de l'information géogr

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