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Climate Change Threatens 12 Million French Homes

4/2/2026

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  • Climate change is causing structural damage to homes in France, affecting more than 12 million properties.
  • The clay shrinkage-swelling (RGA) phenomenon is worsened by extreme weather, including heat and heavy rainfall.
  • The French government estimates 54% of detached houses are at medium or high risk, especially concrete-block homes since the 1970s, while launching the Argile prevention fund to assess vulnerabilities.