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Europe's 2025 wildfire season, the worst on record, saw over 1 million hectares burned across Spain, Portugal, and the Mediterranean. Research from World Weather Attribution shows climate change made extreme heat and dry conditions 30-40 times more likely, intensifying fires by up to 30%, causing fatalities, mass evacuations, and damage to protected habitats.
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Recent studies show that the Paris Agreement has significantly reduced projected heat extremes, with the world now on track for 2.6°C warming by 2100, down from 4°C. Despite this, heat-related risks and inequalities persist, especially for small, ocean-dependent nations facing the largest increases in dangerous heat days.
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Recent weather events in Mexico, including floods and landslides, are driven by climate change, which has increased the frequency and severity of such disasters. Authorities warn that gaps in early warning systems hinder effective response, risking more lives and economic damage amid worsening extreme weather.