How climate change is driving extreme fires in Greece

Tuesday, 13 August 2024 (11 hours ago)

How climate change is driving extreme fires in Greece

Just as an enormous wildfire tears through the suburbs of Athens, scientists in Europe are racing to understand why "extreme" fires like this are becoming more common.

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Greece Country in Southeast Europe

One dead and homes burnt to ground as fires die down in Greece [Video]

One dead and homes burnt to ground as fires die down in Greece

Experts warn of desertification of Attica as nearly half of surrounding forest lost in recent years.

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'You couldn't do anything': The homes burned by Greece's searing wildfires

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Athens Capital and largest city of Greece

'You couldn't breathe': Massive wildfire with 25 metre-high flames rages out of control in Athens

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Raging Athens wildfire is the 'worst' this year

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