Heatwave: ecological violence... and political

Canicule : Violence écologique...et politique

Jun 25, 2026, 06:25 AM fr source ↗

Climate & Energy 2026 European Heatwave

Summary

The ecology media outlet Reporterre argues that repeated heatwaves are the result of choices made by leaders who sweep aside climate targets while obsessing over short-term economic growth — amounting to both ecological and political violence.

Preview

Pour le média de l'écologie Reporterre, les canicules à répétition sont le résultat de choix : ceux des dirigeants qui balaient les objectifs climatiques, omnubilés par la sacro-sainte croissance.

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