France heatwave exposes housing inequality as poorly insulated homes become dangerous 'ovens'

Summary

A heatwave in France has exposed severe housing inequality, with poorly insulated concrete homes becoming dangerous "ovens" for vulnerable residents. A single parent in Ris-Orangis describes living in a seventh-floor flat with no shutters, experiencing dizziness and severe sleep deprivation. Over 44 million people were on red alert as temperatures exceeded 40°C, leading to school closures, increased hospital admissions, train cancellations, and power cuts. The article highlights how climate change disproportionately affects those in substandard housing.

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bskyFrance heatwave exposes housing inequality as poorly insulated homes become dangerous 'ovens'briefly.co