Wildfires 'stark reminder' of extreme climate challenge, says William

The prince's warning comes as wildfires rage in parts of Europe and the UK during a spell of extreme heat.

Heat Wave Threatens Further Wildfire Spread in France and Spain

The record wildfires, which have destroyed more than 200 homes and prompted large evacuations, could intensify with the arrival of a new heat wave.

By Ségolène Le Stradic, Carlos Barragán and Thomas Fuller

Macron travels to fire-affected southwest: 'We will win this battle together'

More than 40,000 hectares of pine forest have burned near Bordeaux, destroying 240 homes and causing 220,000 to flee.

The Guardian view on Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality | Editorial

At a time when the quickening pace of global heating has never been clearer, climate policies are being deprioritised A new and ominous word has entered the vocabulary of firefighters struggling to cope with the vast wildfire sweeping through south-west France. A pyrocumulonimbus is a fire-generated thunderstorm that can whip up winds in unpredictable ways, making the containment of a blaze and assessment of its likely course far more difficult. A known phenomenon in North America and Austral...

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France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrives

Firefighters sought on Monday to take advantage of more favourable weather to subdue massive wildfires threatening the French city and tourist region of Bordeaux and a number of sites in neighbouring Spain. They were racing against the clock as another heatwave is expected to hit both countries later this week in what has been a blisteringly hot and dry summer across western Europe. Authorities have evacuated about 220,000 people, including holidaymakers and ‌local residents, in France, while...

By Reuters

'Unprecedented but unsurprising': Climate change & lack of prevention behind wildfires, extreme heat

Eve Irvine is pleased to welcome Alexander Held, Senior Expert of the Resilience Programme for Integrated Fire Management. He reframes Europe's wildfire crisis by arguing that the flames themselves are not the central problem but rather ecological and governance failures. Held asserts that fires are not unforeseeable natural disasters, there have been decades of scientific warnings about the devastating effects of climate change. He ultimately presents the wildfire crisis not only as an oppor...

By FRANCE24

Snow in Athens while France is on fire: The images that lay bare contrast in extreme weather across Europe

As extreme weather events continue to hit Europe, over 300,000 people have been evacuated amid growing wildfires in Spain and France

By Suha Kidwai

Climate Scientist Fleeing Wildfires: ‘We’re In A Race Against Time’

Professor Stefan Rahmstorf escapes out-of-control wildfires in France, and warns fossil fuel inaction is supercharging climate disasters.

By David Vetter, Senior Contributor

Europe is becoming too hot for some cold-blooded snakes, but one region could become their last major refuge

Climate change may significantly alter European snake habitats, impacting cold-adapted species. Western Europe faces declining suitability due to rising temperatures and drought conditions. The Balkan Peninsula is projected to become a crucial refuge for snake diversity. This region's varied microclimates offer protection against increasing heat stress. Conservation efforts should prioritize these complex landscapes for reptile survival.

By TOI World Desk

What Are Fire Clouds? New Threat Making France's Wildfires Even Deadlier

This phenomenon, which is new to France, is yet another consequence of human-caused climate change, according to French researcher Jean-Baptiste Filippi, who studies wildfires.

Race to save Bordeaux as wildfire advances towards French city

Firefighters battled massive wildfires threatening the French city of Bordeaux on Monday while crews in Spain struggled to control a series of forest blazes raging since last week, the result of a blisteringly hot and dry summer in Western Europe. About 220,000 people have been evacuated in France, while in neighbouring Spain more than 75,000 […]

As Japan swelters, staying cool amid a summer heatwave becomes a way of life

People in Japan are turning to cooling gadgets and changing daily routines as an intense heatwave disrupts sports events and sends thousands to hospital.

French wildfire that's forced thousands to evacuate stalls, but could regain strength

The fire has so far forced 220,000 people to flee in the region around the city of Bordeaux.

As New Era of Global Conflict Rages, Climate Change Turns the Prizes to Dust 

In the race to control chokepoints and other valuable terrain, global warming will emerge the ultimate winner.

By Conor Gallagher

Wildlife pays heavy price in France’s fires as habitats are destroyed and endangered species threatened

Ecological Transition Minister Monique Barbut says wildlife losses from the ongoing blazes will be extremely severe, as insects, amphibians and reptiles cannot outrun the flames while surviving deer struggle to find undamaged ground already occupied The post Wildlife pays heavy price in France’s fires as habitats are destroyed and endangered species threatened appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Αλεξία Αμβράζη

Devastating European wildfires in maps – and how they’re being tackled

Wildfires are tearing through France and Spain, forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate their homes.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Another Heatwave Set to Scorch the Country, with Temperatures Near 40°C

Another heatwave is set to sweep across Hungary. While daytime highs remain around 30°C at the beginning of the week, the heat will intensify rapidly from the second half. Under clear, dry skies, temperatures are expected to reach 33-38°C across much of the country, with some areas potentially seeing highs of 39°C on Sunday. Even […] The post Another Heatwave Set to Scorch the Country, with Temperatures Near 40°C appeared first on Hungary Today.

By Hungary Today