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Europe's Fire-Risk Strategy Under Scrutiny
Experts are calling for a change in Europe’s wildfire management strategy, citing increased vulnerability due to past suppression efforts and climate change. Recent massive blazes in France and Spain have highlighted the need for new approaches.
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New Scientist
Paradoxically, suppressing wildfires has also made European countries more vulnerable to huge blazes like those seen in France and Spain this week. With global warming also amplifying the danger, some experts are calling for a change of strategy
2026-07-31 16:19 UTC