Deadly Heatwave Causes Excess Deaths and Wildlife Crisis in Western Europe
A devastating heatwave in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands led to approximately 3,700 excess deaths. The extreme temperatures also caused a significant crisis for wildlife in France.
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Devastating heatwave leaves France's wildlife in crisis
Following the recent heatwave, the facility run by the French League for the Protection of Birds (LPO) in Audenge, Gironde (southwestern France), reported a record number of animals suffering from extreme heat, mirroring a trend seen at many other wildlife rescue sites.
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Europe's recent heatwave, spanning June 20-28, has resulted in an alarming 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Netherlands, and Belgium. France alone reported over 2,000 fatalities, with a significant rise in deaths among those over 45. Belgium and the Netherlands also registered hundreds of additional deaths, primarily affecting the elderly. Experts attribute this extreme heat to climate change, warning that initial figures may increase.
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