Post #3760962

2026-07-08 11:40 UTC

"In Spain, the hot start to the summer was preceded by a rain-heavy winter and spring that helped plants grow. But when a freak heatwave hit western Europe in late May, followed by an even more punishing one at the end of June, the extra vegetation dried up fast, ... leaving behind an extensive fuel surplus. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/07/record-wildfires-europe-failure-to-adapt-mounting-cost-climate-crisis

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@CelloMomOnCars@mastodon.social 2026-07-08 12:29

"France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring ‌across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise." https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/least-3700-excess-deaths-reported-during-heatwave-france-belgium-netherlands-2026-07-03/

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