France’s Brutal 2024 Heat Wave: Records, Risks, and Reality
France Endures Another Brutal Heat Wave—Here’s What’s Different This Time France is no stranger to scorching summers, but the heat wave sweeping across the country in late June and early July 2024 stands out for its intensity and early arrival. Temperatures soared past 40°C (104°F) in several regions, from the vineyards of Bordeaux to the…