PolicyFriday, June 26, 2026Mongabay
Extreme heat wave in France kills hundreds of thousands of poultry
A severe heat wave in western France, with temperatures exceeding 40° Celsius, has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of poultry since June 22. This incident underscores the urgent need for policies aimed at climate resilience and animal welfare in agriculture to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events.
