Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced 300,000 people from their homes as devastating blazes burn through forests and property.
Firefighters are battling to bring the flames under control as another heatwave, with temperatures of 40C, is forecast this week.
Are severe European wildfires going to dominate future summers?
Roundtable’s guest Juan Picos, a forest fire scientist at the University of Vigo warns they are the result of two forces colliding: a warming climate and decades of agriculture and grazing, which have left landscapes increasingly vulnerable.
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#wildfires #spain #france #heatwave #europe #climatechange
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced 300,000 people from their homes as devastating blazes burn through forests and property.
Firefighters are battling to bring the flames under control as another heatwave, with temperatures of 40C, is forecast this week.
Are severe European wildfires going to dominate future summers?
Roundtable’s guest Juan Picos, a forest fire scientist at the University of Vigo warns they are the result of two forces colliding: a warming climate and decades of agriculture and grazing, which have left landscapes increasingly vulnerable.
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#wildfires #spain #france #heatwave #europe #climatechange
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
