Greece is burning. Is climate change to blame?

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For the past week, islands in Greece have experienced catastrophic wildfires. Over twenty thousand people have been evacuated – the largest rescue operation in the country's history. It comes amid a punishing heat wave, with temperatures regularly soaring well over 40 degrees. So is this climate change in action? A new report has some clues. Guests: Daphne Tolis, freelance journalist in Greece. Adam Vaughan, Environment Editor, The Times. Host: Manveen Rana. Clips: Times Radio, The Guardian, Daphne Tolis/UGC, Reuters, BBC. This podcast has been acquired by the BBC. It is not complied by BBC Editorial Standards but covered by the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.