A study published in Science warns that forest damage in Europe could rise by 20% by 2100, even with climate measures. Wildfires, storms, and bark beetle outbreaks threaten carbon sources, particularly in Southern and Western Europe. Last year, over 1,800 forest fires in the EU emitted 38 million tonnes of CO2. The EU's tree planting initiative has only achieved 1.26% of its goal, raising concerns about future carbon absorption. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)