Southern Europe's Wildfire Risk Has Doubled Since 1981, Report Finds

A new research report finds that climate change has doubled the likelihood of wildfires in southern Europe since 1981, representing a "major intensification" of fire risk across the continent. Rising temperatures and droughts are identified as the primary drivers of the trend. Researchers warn the situation is set to worsen with continued global warming.

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