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MTV Lebanon
Causes of Europe's wildfire rise
Studies from the "Global Weather Records Initiative" indicate that climate change resulting from human activities, such as burning coal, oil, and gas, has significantly increased the likelihood of extreme weather events that lead to wildfires in Europe. The rise in the average global temperature by approximately 1.4°C has led to an increase in both the frequency and severity of these fires, with the region expecting severe fires every 20 years in southwestern France and every 6 years in central Spain. The heightened fire risk is attributed to repeated patterns of wet winters followed by dry seasons, which create highly combustible plant material and drought conditions. This situation is particularly concerning given that Spain experienced its wettest January in 25 years, along with an intense hot summer and a fourth heatwave in France.
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