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How Europe’s heatwave is hitting its economy?

short by Aradhana / on Monday, 17 August, 2026
Extreme heat is disrupting economies of European nations, including Germany where drought has lowered Rhine River levels, disrupting transport of chemicals and fuels. Shipments are being shifted to roads and rail, raising costs. France gets two-thirds of its electricity from nuclear power, but nuclear plants rely on river water for cooling and they're being affected by falling water levels.
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