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Wildfires and heatwaves: Are Greece and Europe ready for a hotter world?

Wildfires have swept across Greece, and major blazes have threatened protected national forests, homes, and livelihoods as authorities issued calls for evacuations. This is taking place amid a protracted heat wave that has pushed temperatures past 41 degrees Celsius in some places. Amidst these challenges in Greece, we also saw other parts of Europe face wildfires and record-breaking temperatures. Dr. Christos Zerefos, the Secretary General of the Academy of Athens and Climate Envoy for Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the wildfires that have swept across Greece and Europe, and look at whether the continent is ready for a hotter world.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Thousands of hectares burned in famed national park, Lesvos

Fire in northern Greece national park continues to rage

Europe’s not ready for a hotter world

Europe agrees compromise gas curbs as Russia squeezes supply

Countries agree on mandatory gas cut regulation: Document

PM Mitsotakis sends letter to EU chief with energy proposals

Greece, Saudi Arabia seal deal on data cable, discuss power grid link

PM, Saudi Crown Prince talk business, regional issues

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