Study Reveals Climate-Driven Wildfires in Southern Europe
Study released August 28, 2025, links climate change to intensified wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus Summer 2025 saw 40°C+ days, dry vegetation, and strong winds due to reduced winter rainfall 28 scientists in the World Weather Attribution group found climate change increased fire intensity by 22% Wildfires caused 20 deaths, evacuated 80,000 people, and burned over 1 million hectares 1.3°C warming exacerbated fire conditions, challenging firefighters with unprecedented challenges Researchers warn 3°C warming without fossil fuel transitions would make wildfires more frequent.