How much of a challenge are wildfires to Europe? | Inside Story
Europe is still burning. From Spain to France, and from Italy to Greece, wildfires are destroying everything in their path. Crews work around the clock
Europe is still burning. From Spain to France, and from Italy to Greece, wildfires are destroying everything in their path. Crews work around the clock to contain them, but the fight is far from over. Rising temperatures and prolonged droughts create ideal conditions for the flames to spread rapidly and burn more intensely.
Scientists and environmentalists say extreme weather events like this should be a wake-up call for European policymakers -- a sign of the challenges that lie ahead. So, how catastrophic could the situation
become before the fires are brought under control? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests Paleologos Paleologou -- Associate Professor of Forest Protection at the Agricultural University of Athens Marta Yebra -- Director of the
Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence at Australian University Carlo Buontempo -- Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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