How Europe Can Better Protect Against Extreme Wildfires Europe is currently ablaze, with hundreds of thousands forced to flee their homes and an estimated €15 billion in destruction.
However, the real concern lies in the fact that scientists warn that Europe's wildfire problem will only worsen unless drastic measures are taken.
A recent study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research found that even if global warming is limited to 1. 5 degrees Celsius, the annual burned area in Europe could triple by the end of the century.