In Greece, firefighters tried to keep flames from reaching ancient Olympia, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
Fires in Turkey Turn Political as Erdogan Comes Under Attack
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has come under a concerted attack by his opponents over his handling of the worst forest fires in decades.
In Manitoba, Farmers Race to Save Cattle From Canada’s Drought
A dry season made worse by climate change has left cow farmers with dwindling feed.
Wildfires in Greece Force Thousands to Evacuate
Thousands of people were forced to evacuate on Tuesday, including many who had to be rescued by firefighters.
Heat Emergency Brings Record Temperature and Fires to Southern Europe
Greece experienced its hottest day on record this week, and wildfires raged across the region, leaving much of Southern Europe struggling to cope.
Floods, Heat, Then Floods Again: England Is Battered by Wild Weather
Thunderstorms in London flooded hospitals’ emergency rooms and submerged streets for the second time this month.