Europe's Fires Are Just the Start of a Worse Climate Future

Recent wildfires in France and Spain have already burned areas far exceeding historical averages, forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. While these devastating blazes may define this summer, they are not a new normal but rather a warning of escalating heatwaves and desiccated landscapes. With more extreme weather predicted, the European Union could see record-breaking fire damage this year, signaling that the worst is yet to come.