France has taken three nuclear reactors offline as temperatures soared past 40°C. The extreme heat caused local rivers to become too warm to safely handle the hot water released by the facilities. French regulations prohibit reactors from discharging water if it pushes river temperatures past specific thresholds. Elevated water temperatures reduce oxygen levels, which poses a threat to fish, encourages the spread of harmful algae, and disrupts the health of river ecosystems.

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