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'Total destruction’ of Spanish vineyards puts future of wine at risk

Wildfires swept through Spain last week but what does it mean for region's wine producers?

Earth News

Firefighters battling wildfires face climate and cost of living crisis

15 major incidents were declared across England and Wales on Tuesday, as the heatwave created “a completely different operating environment."

Earth News

Europe is baking: Watch wildfires ignite in Spain, France and Portugal

In Spain, a man who was trapped in a wildfire escaped with his clothes on fire after attempting to prevent the blaze from reaching his town.

World News

London firefighters 'busiest since WWII' as Europe heatwave continues

The extreme temperatures across the continent have sparked fires, forced people to be evacuated from their homes and caused medical emergencies for vulnerable people.

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France's evacuated residents help firefighters at crisis centre

Residents evacuated due to raging wildfires in France are now volunteering at a crisis centre.

Europe News

EU member states spend 0.5% of their money on fire protection services

The EU's 27 member states spent 0.5% of their expenditures on fire-protection services in 2019, according to Eurostat. That's roughly the same as in 2001.

Tech News

Can smart sensors on trees protect our forests from wildfires?

As Europe battles wildfires, Italy is deploying sensors on trees that can detect blazes and alert authorities before it’s too late.

Europe News

France faces raging wildfires and second heatwave of the summer

More than 1,000 firefighters have been deployed to try and contain the flames in France's Gironde region where as many as 7,000 hectares of land are believed to have been destroyed.

World News

Wildfires rage across France, Portugal and Spain amid heatwave

Authorities in Croatia and Turkey have also had to evacuate citizens amid forest fires and scorching temperatures.

World News

Europe faces major heatwave, with drought and wildfires

Many countries in the southern and western parts of the continent have already succumbed to exceedingly hot and dry weather, expected to last for about 10 days.

Nature

World's oldest trees at risk of extinction due to Yosemite wildfires

A blaze in California's Yosemite National Park is threatening the ancient giant sequoia trees.

Portugal

More than 30 people injured as wildfires rage across central Portugal

Authorities said that 3,000 firefighters and 30 aircraft were battling active blazes.

World News

Europe is facing one of its toughest years for extreme weather

This week the EU's executive warned that Europe could be facing one of its toughest years when it comes to extreme weather.

Europe News

Current drought in southern Europe 'could become worst ever'

"The Copernicus emergency management service indicates the present drought in Europe could become the worst ever," Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič warned on Thursday.

Climate

Heatwaves 10x more likely due to climate change, new study says

A new scientific paper has confirmed the extreme weather that is - and isn’t - worsened by climate change.

Nature

I planted one tree and offset the carbon footprint of my entire life

This innovative scheme in the UK aims to establish giant sequoia trees outside of their natural habitat.

Turkey

Turkish authorities battle wildfire near resort town of Marmaris

Around 30 homes have been evacuated due to the blaze, according to media reports.

Spain

Wildfires rage in Catalonia amid soaring heatwave temperatures

Spanish authorities say forest fires have destroyed around 1,100 hectares in the region.

Spain

Spain evacuates 2,000 people in Andalucia as crews tackle wildfire

The blaze injured three firefighters after it broke out Wednesday amid gusting winds.

Earth News

Putin urges authorities to take action as wildfires engulf Siberia

Fires that have broken out across south-western Siberia in Russia have killed at least 10 people and damaged hundreds of buildings this week.