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Alison Hird with RFI

Millions in France report eco-anxiety after summer of heatwaves and wildfires

This summer's unprecedented temperatures, drought and wildfires have further fuelled anxiety over climate change.
This summer's unprecedented temperatures, drought and wildfires have further fuelled anxiety over climate change. AP - Claude Paris

Record-breaking heatwaves, drought and wildfires are driving a surge in eco-anxiety across France, with some sufferers "paralysed" by panic attacks, unable to work and, in the most severe cases, experiencing suicidal thoughts.

"I had to stop working, it was impossible for me to think about anything else," said 32-year-old engineer André.

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