Evia was ravaged by wildfires this week, adding to the list of places that have fallen victim to extreme weather events made worse by climate change and scorching temperatures.
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Greece works to contain wildfires, as help arrives from other nations.
Wildfires were still burning in Turkey and other parts of Europe, where a protracted heat wave has created tinderbox conditions.
Greek Fires Force Thousands More to Evacuate
Wildfires are raging in Greece and Turkey as southern Europe faces one of its worst heat waves in decades.
Wildfires and Drought Stifle Canada’s Summer
This summer has seen devastation across Western Canada with extreme weather, raging wildfires and drought threatening lives and livelihoods.
In Photos: Fires Ravage Southern Europe
From the Greek islands to southern Turkey, extreme heat and dry conditions are driving devastating wildfires that have killed people and threatened homes, ancient heritage sites and tourist havens.
Greek Villages Evacuated as Wildfires Threaten Ancient Sites
In Greece, firefighters tried to keep flames from reaching ancient Olympia, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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.
Queen Guitarist’s Flooded London Basement Foretells a Climate Under Pressure
After a heat wave and two Southeast Asia-style rainstorms that flooded the capital’s streets, subways and Brian May’s cellar, it seems timely to ask if the city is prepared to deal with wild weather.