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Global Wildfire Information System

Coverage of Global Wildfire Information System in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 30 · 14:51 UTCMost recent: Jul 30 · 14:51 UTC
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Carbon Brieforganization1European Unionplace1Franceplace1Spainplace1Matt Ridleyperson1Matthew Wielickiperson1European Forest Fire Information Systemorganization1
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  • WORLDJul 30 · 14:51 UTCCARBON BRIEF
    Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires

    Climate sceptics and rightwing commentators have shared misleading charts suggesting Europe is experiencing its 'quietest' year for wildfires in 2026, but the data includes Russia and Siberia, skewing the results. A factcheck by Carbon Brief reveals the European Union's 2026 wildfire area burned is second only to 2022, with France setting a modern record and Spain facing one of its worst seasons, displacing over 350,000 people.

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