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Europe Heat Wave

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August 14, 2003

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A broiling heat wave hovering over Europe has upped Fahrenheit readings far beyond their normal levels. CNN' Paula Hancocks tells us how people are coping on the ground, and how intense heat affects Paris, France.

1. What continent is experiencing a heat wave? How do current temperatures in Paris, France compare with the usual temperatures for August? What problems have the high temperatures caused for French citizens?

2. Why have some French doctors been criticizing the French government with regard to this heat wave? How has

Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin responded to the criticism?

3. What role do you think the French government should take in dealing with the effects of the heat wave?

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CNN.com: Paris heat wave 'kills 100' (http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/europe/08/12/europe.heatwave/index.html)

CNN.com: Heat wave eases but fires go on (http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/europe/08/13/paris.heatwave/index.html)

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Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin

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