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People walk during a heat wave, in Lyon, central France, Friday, May 29, 2026.

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Video. Climate experts say heatwave misinformation is fuelling online abuse

Updated: 02/06/2026 - 10:43 GMT+2

Misleading claims about Europe's record heatwave in May have followed familiar climate-change denial narratives, as scientists say that misinformation can help fuel online hostility.

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