Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds
A new study warns that wildfires in Europe are projected to increase by 39% by the end of the century, even under optimistic climate scenarios. While improved fire management could mitigate some damage, researchers emphasize that climate mitigation remains essential.
Why it matters
The findings underscore the long-term environmental and economic risks posed by climate change and the limitations of reactive fire management strategies.
Belgian firefighters in a forest affected by a wildfire in Waimes, in the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes) region. Belgian firefighters in a forest affected by a wildfire in Waimes, in the High Fens (Hautes Fagnes) region. Wildfires Without action wildfires in Europe will increase 39% even in best-case climate scenario, study finds Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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