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France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records
By Kirsten Grieshaber And John Leicester, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 28, 2026
· 5 min read
France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization warned that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent and needs to do more to protect its citizens. Te...
Key takeaway The Czech Republic also experienced its hottest day ever with 41.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio residents may be wondering how the extreme heat wave in Europe relates to their own community. While the city's heat waves are a familiar concern, the fact that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent is a sobering reminder that climate change has far-reaching implications. As a city that experiences its own share of scorching summers, San Antonio can learn from the devastating consequences of extreme heat in France, where the majority of the additional deaths were among people aged 65 and above. This demographic is also vulnerable in San Antonio, where the elderly population is significant. The city's efforts to protect its citizens from heat-related illnesses and deaths, such as providing cooling centers and heat wave warnings, are crucial in mitigating the effects of extreme heat. As the World Health Organization warns that Europe needs to do more to protect its citizens, San Antonio can take note and review its own strategies to ensure the health and safety of its residents during heat waves.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? France saw around 1,000 additional deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, the country's public health agency said Sunday, as the head of the World Health Organization warned that Europe is now the fastest-warming continent and needs to do more to protect its citizens. Te...
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