New Study: Wildfires in Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey Ten Times More Likely

A new study reveals that the devastating wildfires that affected Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus this summer were 10 times more likely due to climate change. The study by the World Weather Attribution team highlights that the extreme weather conditions that fueled the fires would rarely occur without human-caused warming.

The temperature increase of 1.3°C has increased the frequency of these phenomena, which can now occur every 20 years. Europe is experiencing the worst year of recorded wildfires, with over one million hectares of burned land.

Researcher Bikem Ekberzade emphasized that Southern Europe is experiencing a nightmarish scenario for forests. Professor Apostolis Voulgarakis noted the improvement in detection and early suppression in Greece but stressed the need for more prevention.