France’s hidden heat toll: 7,300 ‘extra deaths’ and what they reveal
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France recorded more than 7,300 “extra deaths” during three heatwaves this year. Experts say the deaths are not only caused by extreme temperatures. They also point to cities and health systems that have failed to adapt to the climate crisis. Turkey has not released any official data on heat-related deaths for the same period.