Forest Fires in Southern Europe: The New Standard of Summer
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The fires do not give a respite, but it is not only because of the climate crisis, with the increase of temperatures, the prolonged drought and the dryness of the vegetation that transforms woods, rural areas and urban margins into a fuel tank. This is demonstrated by the chronicle of recent weeks, in Europe and in Italy. There is another common factor to the places where the fire runs faster: in large areas of the country, especially in the inl…
The warning comes from the scientific service of the European Commission, ESA and the European Forest Fire Information System.
"Fire weather" conditions: According to a study, climate change increases the number of hot, dry and windy days in southern Europe. Although the number of forest fires last decreases, devastating mega fires would be more likely. Experts are now calling for a rethink.
New figures reveal what the images of the past days showed: Fire risks are rising in southern Europe from Spain to Italy. "Climate pressure is increasing and is eating up the progress of firefighters faster and faster.
Strong forest fires are the new European standard. Nevertheless, the EU still reacts as if the danger could be combated with short-term help. A commentary by Sophia Belliveau.
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