Children born today in Europe will live through almost twice as much extreme fire weather as their grandparents

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Research indicates that children born in Europe in 2025 will experience nearly twice as many years of extreme fire weather compared to those born in 1950, primarily due to climate change. This marks an 84% increase in extreme fire weather exposure for the new generation, highlighting the significant impact of ongoing climate policies.

A child born in Europe in 2025 will live through more than three additional years of extreme fire weather compared with someone born in 1950 if we continue with current climate policies, according to new research published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. That's an 84% increase for today's babies compared with their grandparents. The vast majority (86%) of this increase is due to climate change rather than increased longevity.