As Europe braces for a record June heatwave, with temperatures that could approach 40°C in some regions, two studies reported by broadcaster France Info highlight the health consequences of heatwaves in France.
According to an Oxfam study on the impact of climate change on health, heat is thought to be responsible for around 5,400 deaths a year in the country. The NGO warns of a genuine "public health emergency" that is still not being sufficiently taken into account by authorities.
