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DISASTERAug 18Heatwaves damage Monet's gardens in the North of FranceThe succession of heatwaves in France this year has played havoc with plants and husbandry, including in Claude Monet's celebrated home and gardens at Giverny, in Normandy. Some of the garden's most famous attractions have been damaged by the heat, as our colleagues at France 2 and Oliver Farry explain.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 18Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in AragonEuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 17Wildfires: Belgium battles blaze, France's Lecornu jeeredDW News [en]
DISASTERAug 17Europe wildfires: German border town partially evacuated but France blaze stabilisedA historically hot summer on the planet's fastest-warming continent has contributed to the deaths of thousands of people and increased the risk of wildfires, with blazes periodically sweeping through parched landscapes.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 17Why are heatwaves becoming more frequent in France? Unprecedented series of heatwaves raises questionsBetween May and July, France was the most abnormally hot country in the world, compared to its average heat index. While the role of global warming is not under debate, the frequency of this summer's heatwaves is a topic of scientific debate.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 17Portuguese man-o'-war, a highly venomous marine organism, returns to beaches in southwestern FranceSince July, mass strandings of these organisms have been increasing along the Aquitaine coastline. The frequency and scale of the phenomenon have prompted scientists to investigate, particularly to determine the role of climate change.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 16France: Landes wildfire stopped spreading but remains out of controlFirefighters in southwestern France are continuing to battle a wildfire that has burned 1,700 hectares of forest in the Landes region. The blaze has stopped spreading but remains out of control, with 550 firefighters, military personnel and six water-bombing aircraft working to contain it and allow evacuated residents to return home.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 15In southern France, relentless heat brings back memories of pandemic lockdownsAs early as May, temperatures soared to 36°C in inland areas and the plains of the Var department. Since then, cooler spells have been both rare and brief. The ongoing heat is pushing the population to its limits.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 15'The current drought and heatwave will have long-term consequences for France's forests'Nathalie Bréda, a specialist at INRAE in how trees respond to climate stress, explains in an interview with Le Monde how the metabolism of trees is being disrupted under the extreme conditions France is experiencing.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 14Almost 500 arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France this summerNearly 500 individuals have been arrested in France this summer on suspicion of starting wildfires. This highlights the criminal dimension and human role in contributing to environmental disasters.theguardian.com · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 14France and England battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips Europeindependent.co.uk · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 14Wildfire forces evacuation of more than 500 people in southwest FranceRoughly 500 firefighters have been deployed to fight the flames in the Landes department, not long after wildfires died down in Gironde.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 14France wildfire forces 525 people to flee as Landes forest burnsEuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 14France evacuates hundreds as new wildfire threatens southwestern Landes regionFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 13High temperatures continue to put pressure on France's nuclear power plantsSix nuclear reactors were shut down on Thursday, August 13, due to the ongoing heatwave. As a result, nearly 20% of the nation's nuclear fleet was unavailable.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 13'What will we have left if we stop loving summer?': Heatwaves crush France's season of insoucianceThe heatwave continues across France, with nearly the entire country under an orange alert on Thursday. The recurrence of extreme temperatures has taken a toll on morale, dampening the usual carefree spirit of summer, as residents of Le Perreux and Nogent-sur-Marne, in the Paris region, explained.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 12One-fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline due to extreme weather and jellyfishLe Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 12France swelters in new heatwave as water restrictions tightenSeventy-eight departments, including Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Calvados and Finistère, are on orange heatwave alert. Weeks of drought have led the authorities to impose successive restrictions on water use.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 11France: Drought's impact on the cheese industryFrance is gripped by another heatwave as it also grapples with a record drought. Nearly 70% of the country is facing water restrictions with agriculture bearing the brunt. The production of milk has fallen significantly as extreme heat caused vegetation to dry up and the quality of dairy products, notably cheese, is threatened.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 11Drought : Could tap water run out in France this summer ? A drought in France raises concerns about the potential for tap water shortages during the summer. This situation highlights a looming environmental and resource challenge.thelocal.fr · France
DISASTERAug 11Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70 percent of FranceA drought has necessitated water restrictions across nearly 70 percent of France. This indicates a widespread environmental issue with significant public impact.thelocal.fr · France
DISASTERAug 11France: Drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwavesFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 10Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70% of France, government saysEuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 10UK and France brace for fifth heatwaveThe UK and France are preparing for their fifth heatwave, indicating a recurring weather challenge for both countries. This highlights an ongoing environmental and public health concern.businessday.co.za · South Africa
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