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A firefighter works to extinguish the Highland Fire, a wind driven wildfire near Aguanga, California
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Wildfires

Wildfires devastate millions of hectares of forest every year. And, due to climate change, they are becoming more frequent and intense.

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December 21, 2024

Australia: Bushfires burn out of control in Victoria

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Firefighters and vehicles on a road amid flying sparks and flames

Fast-paced wildfire rages in Malibu area

Fast-paced wildfire rages in Malibu area

Fire officials have said strong winds are hindering efforts to stop the blaze, which has forced thousands to evacuate.
CatastropheDecember 11, 202401:21 min
Cleared land amid the Amazon rainforest.

How slowing Amazon's deforestation improved Brazil's health

How slowing Amazon's deforestation improved Brazil's health

Policies to disincentivize Amazon deforestation are credited with cutting hospitalizations and deaths by the thousands.
ClimateNovember 23, 2024
A view of people working on laptops installed on a long conference table in front of an illuminated COP29 sign.

COP29 climate conference to start in Azerbaijan

COP29 climate conference to start in Azerbaijan

This year's global climate summit will focus on financial aid to help developing nations cope with climate change.
ClimateNovember 11, 202403:06 min
A firefighter in protective gear directs a blast of water at flames engulfing a shed

US: Wildfire near Los Angeles forces thousands to flee

US: Wildfire near Los Angeles forces thousands to flee

A massive wildfire is spreading across southern California, fanned by the powerful Santa Ana winds.
CatastropheNovember 7, 20246 images
Todd Stern (a grey-haired man wearing glasses, white shirt, dark jacket and blue tie) in a DW interview

Todd Stern: Harris win would be a 'big relief' for climate

Todd Stern: Harris win would be a 'big relief' for climate

Former US special envoy for climate change Todd Stern speaks to DW's Louise Osborne.
ClimateOctober 11, 202414:52 min
the line of a fire burns across a once forested area

How to protect the Amazon and who should pay

How to protect the Amazon and who should pay

The Amazon rainforest is battling drought, deforestation and fires. Where is the money to save it coming from?
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 4, 2024
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A fire-fighting plane flies over a forest shrouded in smoke and sprays red extinguishing liquid.

California's 'monster fires' force thousands to evacuate

Forest fires near Los Angeles are spreading at breakneck speed, with the governor declaring a state of emergency.
CatastropheSeptember 12, 20248 images
Smoke rises from a forest on fire in Brazil

Heat and drought are fueling Brazil's 'fires pandemic'

Brazil is in the thick of a destructive fire season. How are deforestation and climate change making things worse?
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 30, 2024
A man speaks into a DW microphone in front of a burned-out house

Greek authorities draw criticism over handling of wildfires

As residents of Athens' suburbs return to their charred homes, many criticize the authorities' response to the fire.
CatastropheAugust 14, 202402:33 min
People stand on roofs looking into the smoke-filled sky.

Greece's wildfires claim first fatality

Wildfires in the northeastern of the capital, Athens, have claimed their first fatality as Greece asks the EU for help.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 13, 202412 images
A firefighter monitors the flames while defending a mobile home during the Park Fire in California

How do we fight wildfires as temperatures rise?

As wildfires again burn out of control, strategies to limit climate-fueled infernos include fighting fire with fire.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 12, 2024
A man walks with a T-shirt over his head

Copernicus report shows year of weather extremes in Europe

Last year, Europe experienced drought, wildfires, floods and record heat, according to the EU's Copernicus program.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 22, 2024
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