• A new study links this summer's severe wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus to climate change, noting a 22% increase in intensity due to extreme heat and dry conditions.
• The Mediterranean region faces increasing wildfire risks due to rising temperatures, lower rainfall, and shifting wind patterns, posing a threat to communities and ecosystems.
• Experts emphasize the need for proactive forest management, early warning systems, and climate change mitigation to protect against future wildfire devastation.