Athens faces increased wildfire risk due to forest loss and pollution; PM Mitsotakis announces reforestation and fire prevention measures.

Athens faces new dangers from forest fires and pollution, with experts warning that the loss of forests increases wildfire risk and raises summer temperatures. Thousands had to flee during a massive fire that destroyed over 10,000 hectares of forest. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled reforestation and fire prevention measures to protect both forests and humans, as human-caused forest fires, often through arson or neglect, become more frequent.

August 29, 2024
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