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Heat Wave Takes Toll on Europe’s Infrastructure, Too

Heat Wave Takes Toll on Europe’s Infrastructure, Too
New York Times Saturday 27 June 2026, 04:00 UTC By Chico Harlan 1 min read
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The Golfech nuclear plant in France on Tuesday after officials shut it down as a result of high temperatures.

The Golfech nuclear plant in France on Tuesday after officials shut it down as a result of high temperatures. [Image text:] Electricite de France ACCES STRICTEMENT INTERDIT DANGER Arrete Prefectoral N75-622 du 10 mars 1975 DANGER DE NOYADE! PENTE GLISSANTE REMONTEE IMPOSSIBLE
Europe (LOCATION) Golfech (PERSON) France (LOCATION)
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