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France declares national emergency as heatwave overwhelms hospitals. France is grappling with a severe health crisis as the 2026 heatwave causes a surge in heat-related hospitalizations and deaths, leading to a national emergency declaration.

Heatwave worsens conditions in overcrowded French prisons. The 2026 heatwave intensifies health risks in France's overcrowded prisons, sparking urgent calls for inmate releases and reforms to prevent disaster.

French court mandates TotalEnergies to include client emissions in climate plan. In a landmark ruling, a French court orders TotalEnergies to account for client greenhouse gas emissions in its climate vigilance plan, marking a pivotal moment in climate litigation.

France activates top health emergency measures amid record heatwave. Facing unprecedented heat and rising health incidents, France has launched its highest health emergency protocols, including hospital reorganization and enhanced medical cooperation efforts.

June 2026 heatwave shatters records and disrupts life across France. The deadly June 2026 heatwave in France causes widespread disruption to work and daily routines, highlighting urgent future climate challenges.