”En budget är en spegling av de politiska prioriteringarna. Vad skogsbränderna och översvämningarna säger oss är att det är bäst att göra detta till en prioritet. Annars kommer det att kosta betydligt mer, i form av hälsoeffekter, ekonomiska konsekvenser och samhällseffekter”
French firefighters are threatening the largest strike ever in protest against serious shortages of resources and support, after struggling with record wildfires over the summer, which has led to increased exhaustion and demands for significantly more resources and higher wages. (translated)
The United Kingdom is experiencing a record warm summer with over 27 million people under watering bans, while meteorologists warn that the drought may continue into next year and increase the risk of wildfires. (translated)
In Belgium, the country's worst forest fire ever is raging in the historic nature reserve Hohes Venn, where weather changes are expected to complicate firefighting efforts as the wind intensifies and becomes unfavorable. (translated)
In the Swedish election campaign 2026, the Green Party aims to regain the initiative on climate issues after the summer's wildfires and heatwaves, knowing that previous disasters have not always resulted in voter sympathy, but with a new strategy to address opponents' attacks in a situation where climate is in focus. (translated)
Gustav Rahm and his girlfriend experienced a large forest fire in Croatia from their hotel room, where they were preparing for evacuation as the fire approached, while local authorities reported damage and evacuations of around 1,000 people. (translated)
At least 1,500 people have been evacuated in Croatia due to a rapidly spreading forest fire near Omis, where several tourists have sought shelter and 36 people have been taken to the hospital. (translated)
On the record hot day in the UK, with 38.1 degrees in Kew Gardens, a severe fire raged in Stourbridge that destroyed several homes and required hospital treatment for six people, including a child and three firefighters. (translated)
The summer heatwave in France is expected to cost the country close to 15 billion euros, which corresponds to 165 billion kronor, due to damage from forest fires and reduced agricultural production, according to Environment Minister Monique Barbut. (translated)
In advance of the first total solar eclipse visible from Europe in over twenty years, the demand for certified solar glasses is so high that most stocks in countries like Spain, France, and Italy have been emptied, while tourists are flocking to Spain to experience the spectacle amid threats of wildfires due to the dry and hot weather. (translated)
Väldigt stora områden runt Correns har brunnit. Men den vackra byn står i högsta grad kvar. Så här svarade kommunhuset i Correns blixtsnabbt på mitt mejl: "Vi kan bekräfta för er att 6 hus har påverkats av branden, vilket har gjort dem obeboeliga. Förstörelsegraden för dessa ligger mellan 30 och 70 %. Dessa bostäder är samtliga belägna i perifera områden. Byns centrum har inte påverkats." Franska myndigheter har uppgett att minst en av bränderna som drabbade Correns var anlagd. En 23-årig man har erkänt att han startade just den branden. Även den stora återuppblossningen utreds med misstanke om att den var anlagd. Correns borgmästare har i en intervju kallat avsiktligt anlagda skogsbränder för terrorism. Byn som "försvann" står alltså kvar. #Correns #Skogsbrand #Terrorism
The County Administrative Board of Östergötland is preparing a fire ban for the entire county due to dry ground conditions and several forest fires, with the decision expected on Tuesday. (translated)
In Östergötland, there is an extremely high fire risk, especially around Norrköping, which may lead to a ban on open fires, as it is very dry and windy, increasing the risk of forest fires. (translated)
An 80-year-old woman has died in the extensive wildfires in British Columbia, Canada, where she suddenly passed away during her evacuation. (translated)
More than 20,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in British Columbia due to extensive wildfires, exacerbated by an expected thunderstorm, and a state of emergency has been declared across the province. (translated)
Björn Wiman reflects on the timeless beauty of white marble and its cultural significance, while criticizing contemporary narcissism and egocentricity in light of Europe's ongoing wildfires. (translated)
A large wildfire in British Columbia, Canada, has rapidly grown and led to the evacuation of over 20,000 people in cities such as Summerland and Peachland, where uncertainty about damage to homes remains after the fire outbreak. (translated)
Glöm anlagda bränder i Sydeuropa, det största hotet mot Europa är tydligen att en svensk man har fel personlighet 😂 Enligt en ny, omfattande undersökning från Indikator Opinion uppger nästan 80 procent av svenskarna att de ser ett starkt samband mellan sommarens värmerekord, skogsbränder i Sydeuropa och globala klimatförändringar. Men klyftan i befolkningen är djup. Hela 85 procent av kvinnorna köper narrativet rakt av, medan nästan var tredje man är skeptisk eller avfärdar kopplingarna helt. När media ska förklara denna "farliga" avvikelse hämtar de in sin expert, en docent i sociologi från Uppsala universitet. Hans vetenskapliga analys i videoinslaget är så obetalbar att den borde kamma hem Nobelpriset i humor: "Män kör mer bil, äter mer kött. Det påverkar också hur man ser på klimatet och händelser som extremväder. Man omedvetet försvarar sin identitet." Det bästa med det här "expertuttalandet" är hur öppet det visar på föraktet för alla som vägrar gå i takt. Om du inte drabbas av akuta panikattacker klockan sju på morgonen när nyhetsuppläsaren visar en röd karta, beror det inte på att du har fakta på fötterna, det beror på att du är känslogolvad av din egen personlighet. Det är nästan magiskt hur klimatdebatten förvandlats från forskning till ren statlig uppfostringsanstalt, där etablissemangets experter glatt delar ut psykiatriska diagnoser till alla som råkar tänka självständigt. Är det inte fascinerande att en svensk mans sunda förnuft numera betraktas som ett farligare biovapen mot Sydeuropa än en faktiskt anlagd brand? #Klimatförändringar #Sverige #Samhälle
SMHI warns of a high risk of forest fires in Sweden, and the Consumer Insurance Bureau explains how different home, villa, and holiday home insurance policies work regarding fire damage, as well as offering tips on ways to reduce the risk of fire, such as being attentive while grilling and ensuring that smoke detectors and firefighting equipment are in good condition. (translated)
According to a recent opinion poll, nearly 80 percent of Swedes believe there is a link between heat records, wildfires, and climate change, with views on this differing by gender and political affiliation. (translated)
