EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires
Summary
The European Union’s crisis chief says the EU must act faster and invest more in fighting climate change as wildfires continue in France and Spain. Both countries are facing heatwaves that increase fire risks, leading to large evacuations.Key Facts
- France and Spain are dealing with serious wildfires during a heatwave.
- About 330,000 people have been evacuated: 220,000 in France and 110,000 in Spain.
- The worst fires in France are in the Gironde region, where over 42,000 hectares have burned.
- Temperatures in the affected areas could reach up to 42°C (108°F), raising fire dangers.
- The EU wants more money for climate action, better education on fire risks, and improved forest care.
- Europe is warming faster than other continents, increasing health and economic risks.
- Spain’s weather agency warns of “very high” or “extreme” wildfire risk in most of the country.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticized climate denial as very harmful during this crisis.
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