THE NORTH OVERHEATS

The grim realities of climate change

An episode from the series EARTH ON EDGE

Synopsis

The northern region of France is a victim of global warming, with heatwaves and torrential rains causing widespread damage in the countryside and towns alike. The soil dries out and can no longer retain rainwater, which is a disaster when you consider the vulnerability of this land, devoid of hedges and vegetation.

In urban areas, asphalt and brick buildings heat up to 70°C. The city becomes an enormous furnace, sometimes deadly for the most vulnerable populations.

A new relationship is needed between man and the land.