This year, wildfires have devastated over one million hectares in the EU, marking the worst season since 2006, particularly affecting Spain and Portugal. Climate change is linked to the increasing frequency and severity of these fires, with record CO2 emissions resulting from the blazes. Experts warn that rural depopulation and climate change are exacerbating the situation, leading to larger and more intense wildfires, threatening ecosystems and air quality across Europe. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)