Europe’s burned area could nearly double by the end of the century compared with today, according to a study published on August 20 by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, with the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research as a partner. The paper appeared in the journal Global Change Biology under identifier 10.1111/gcb.71043, with Mike…
Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows
Europe’s wildfires are set to burn 39% more land by the end of the century than today, even under the most optimistic climate scenario researchers modelled, according to a new study. Only aggressive investment in fire management can meaningfully soften that trajectory, and even then, it won’t erase it
This summer, we are facing unprecedented droughts and wildfires leading to casualties and devastation across the continent. While the immediate focus is on responding to the emergencies with firefighting helicopters, electric fans and shallow water vessels, EU-funded research and innovation is also essential for addressing the longer-term challenge of a changing climate. Initiatives such as…