"In the Morning, at My Place, It's Already 27 Degrees": in Aubervilliers, the Heatwave Is Becoming Unbearable

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As France experiences its fifth heatwave of the summer, residents of urban heat islands (UHIs) – densely populated neighborhoods with few trees and green spaces – are particularly suffering from the high temperatures. In the Paris region, the municipalities of Saint-Denis, La Courneuve, and Aubervilliers are the most affected.