Heatwave in France: 'This is an unprecedented event, with about a one-in-1,000 chance of occurring in a given year'

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Heatwave in France: 'This is an unprecedented event, with about a one-in-1,000 chance of occurring in a given year'
Research director discusses record-breaking temperatures and the urgent need for political action against global warming.
Editorial Staff / 2026-05-25 / 1min

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Key Facts

Fact	Value
Event Frequency	One-in-1,000 chance per year
Source	Le Monde
Published Date	2026-05-25

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Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/05/25/climatologist-christophe-cassou-this-heatwave-is-an-unprecedented-event-with-about-a-one-in-1-000-chance-of-occurring-in-a-given-year_6753812_114.html