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French Heatwaves and Drought Could Cost Economy Up to €15 Billion, Minister Warns

France's Ecological Transition Minister Monique Barbut estimates that repeated heatwaves and prolonged drought could cause €10 billion to €15 billion in economic losses through agricultural damage, infrastructure stress and reduced labor productivity.
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