While southern Europe is known for its sunny, hot summers, scientists voice little doubt that climate change from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas is driving extreme events such as heat waves, droughts and wildfires. AP PHOTOBRUSSELS: Southern Europe is on fire as sizzling temperatures sweep across the region, causing raging wildfires in several countries. Experts have linked wildfires to record-high temperatures. Asked about the cause of the fires, Mitsotakis said it was "certain that all the fires did not break out by accident." In Malta, the southern European island country was also hit by a strong heatwave, with temperatures in some places reaching 43 C.

Source: Manila Times August 14, 2021 11:37 UTC