Climate change is increasing the risk of forest fires in Europe. An ageing fleet and bureaucracy are identified as weak points. The European Commission is preparing a new strategy for forest fires.
Europe is dangerously unprepared for worsening forest fires

Context & Explainers
Sustainability (sustentabilidade) means meeting present needs without reducing the ability of future generations to meet theirs, covering environmental, economic and social dimensions. For residents it affects local planning, jobs and services—look for municipal or company targets, timelines and measurable actions when assessing how sustainable a place or employer is.









