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France Heat Dome >104°F Forces School Closures, Bans Alcohol

6/22/2026

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A second major heat dome is pushing temperatures above 104 °F in France, prompting school closures and public alcohol bans.
Only about one-fifth of European homes have air conditioning, leaving millions exposed to the record-breaking heat.
Scientists say human-driven climate change intensifies heat domes, contributing to over 200,000 heat-related deaths worldwide in four years.

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A second major heat dome is pushing temperatures above 104 °F in France, prompting school closures and public alcohol bans.
Only about one-fifth of European homes have air conditioning, leaving millions exposed to the record-breaking heat.
Scientists say human-driven climate change intensifies heat domes, contributing to over 200,000 heat-related deaths worldwide in four years.