Europe is braced for wildfire threats and scorching weather, as a heat wave engulfs the region this week.
The highest red heat alerts have been issued for 12 departments in southwest France, where temperatures as high as 43C (109F) are forecast for areas near Bordeaux and Toulouse on Monday and Tuesday. Amber heat warnings are in place for a swath of the Mediterranean from Spain and Italy to Greece, as a high-pressure system is amplified by former tropical storm Dexter.
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves in Europe, the world’s