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Climate change is making homes shrink and crack

Periods of intense heat followed by extreme rainfall could cause structural damage to 12 million homes across France, or one in two detached houses, according to the French environment ministry. As homes deteriorate, som…

Climate change is making homes shrink and crack

Periods of intense heat followed by extreme rainfall could cause structural damage to 12 million homes across France, or one in two detached houses, according to the French environment ministry. As homes deteriorate, some owners can lean on insurance for expensive repairs, but many are left with hefty bills.

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  • Periods of intense heat followed by extreme rainfall could cause structural damage to 12 million homes across France, or one in two detached houses, according to the French environment ministry.
  • As homes deteriorate, some owners can lean on insurance for expensive repairs, but many are left with hefty bills.
  • Our France 2 colleagues report.

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  • As homes deteriorate, some owners can lean on insurance for expensive repairs, but many are left with hefty bills.
  • Our France 2 colleagues report.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

  • Our France 2 colleagues report.
  • Periods of intense heat followed by extreme rainfall could cause structural damage to 12 million homes across France, or one in two detached houses, according to the French environment ministry.
  • As homes deteriorate, some owners can lean on insurance for expensive repairs, but many are left with hefty bills.

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