Deadly Wildfire in Spain Highlights Dire Consequences of Climate Neglect Amid European Heat Wave

Two people tragically perished in a rapidly spreading wildfire in northeastern Spain’s Lleida province, underscoring the devastating real-world costs of disregard for environmental realities amid Europe’s punishing heat wave.The blaze ignited during record June temperatures sweeping across Spain and Portugal, areas unprepared for such extreme conditions. The colossal fire surged through dry countryside, producing a towering smoke plume visible for miles and forcing authorities to order 14,000 residents indoors.While firefighters eventually contained the fire after devastating 6,500 hectares (16,000 acres), the loss of life raises critical questions about current policies. This disaster is not merely an act of nature but...