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The Guardian
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Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds

theguardian.comWithout action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study findsImprovements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows Wildfires are projected to burn 39% more of Europe by the end of the century even in the best-case scenario for stopping the planet from heating, a study has found, unless action is taken to manage them better. The increase in hot, dry and windy weather that leads to small fires turning into raging infernos is to engulf more of Europe as carbon pollution pushes temperatures higher. In the worst-case scenario the researchers modelled, which would see global heating reach 3.6C above preindustrial levels, the burnt area would almost triple. Continue reading...

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FoodTruth
@food-truth.bsky.social

Oh fuck off. They were all caused by arson or negligence. 2026 has had less fires globally than in the recent past. You’re simply over-reporting to push your agenda.

Ivor
@ivorbolakov.bsky.social

None EU nations face annual wildfires, countries such as Canada, US, Australia They've had to adapt to ensure they have the infrastructure to respond - Canada supports the US with aircraft (which Trump may terminate). Currently, Australia has sent Chinook water dumping helicopters to France.