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The lynx, which disappeared from France at the beginning of the 20th century, is threatened by low genetic diversity, habitat fragmentation, road collisions and illegal killings.

Birds that nest under rooftops, such as swifts and swallows, are particularly at risk during heatwaves. This unprecedented spell is taking place right in the middle of the nesting season, but it is not accompanied by drought conditions.

Managers of the forest complex are wondering how to deal with the increasing influx of visitors: Will development contain overtourism or encourage it?

One year after heated debates on an initial bill, this emergency text the government hoped would appease tensions, became even more divisive as lawmakers clashed on a series of key issues.

Based on internal documents from France's electric utility company, NGOs warn of the impact reactor cooling systems have on aquatic life. EDF maintains that this has no effect on the survival of species.

While more and more people are installing air conditioning, this technology is still seen by many as a misguided response to climate change. Some experts have challenged that argument as France faces unusually high temperatures.

Following the recent heatwave, the facility run by the French League for the Protection of Birds (LPO) in Audenge, Gironde (southwestern France), reported a record number of animals suffering from extreme heat, mirroring a trend seen at many other wildlife rescue sites.

In an interview with Le Monde, researcher Julien Ruffault argues that land-use policies are crucial to adapting to fire seasons that are becoming more intense, longer and more extreme as a result of global warming.

Over the past decade, mortality has increased by around 9% for beech and pedunculate oak, by more than 6% for chestnut and by 5.2% for Scots pine. Repeated departures from typical climate conditions have played a major role in the widespread tree die-off observed across France.

The ecological consequences of wildfires are difficult to quantify and vary due to many factors. What is certain is that the intensity and frequency of fires can be especially damaging to ecosystems.