Europe's warming, wildfire mapping tech + Britain's Brexit decade

Europe Edition - Today's top story: Analysing wildfire behaviour can help detect risk zones earlier and support fire-smart strategies View in browser 25 June 2026 Europe Edition   Red heat alerts across Europe and the stifling temperatures we are experiencing here in France are further evidence of what the scientists are saying: Europe is officially the world’s fastest warming continent. As wildfire seasons start earlier and become more destructive and drawn out, we hear from geographers on the benefits of using real-time fire mapping technology for locating hotspots quicker and helping prevent megafires. As Europe debates ways to adapt to extreme weather, climate change is forcing many people around the world to flee their homes. But as climate migration becomes more common, researchers are still struggling to reach a consensus on whether environmental conditions are accelerating migrant flows. With six, soon to be seven PMs in 10 years, changing leaders between general elections has become the norm in post-Brexit British politics. Keir Starmer’s resignation, interestingly, coincided with the anniversary of the Brexit referendum. Now ten years on, we look at what could’ve, would’ve, should’ve been done differently… God save the next British PM!   Carly Lock Editor, Paris   Analysing wildfire behaviour can help detect risk zones earlier and support fire-smart strategies Marcos Rodrigues Mimbrero, Universidad de Zaragoza; AXA Research Fund; Jorge Félez Bernal, Université de Concepcion Studying the scale and intensity of previous fires can help us to detect thermal hotspots earlier and support faster, smarter crisis response and post-fire restoration.   Summer’s new normal is a hazard that’s testing Europe’s climate resilience Júlia de Freitas Sampaio, University of Luxembourg As people across Europe are having to acclimatise to an unprecedented heatwave, coordinated responses for tackling extreme heat need to come from the top, and there’s no time to lose. Does climate change lead to more migration? Here’s why researchers can’t agree on the evidence Alexis Cloquell Lozano, Universidad Católica de Valencia; Beatriz Felipe Pérez, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; Joan Lacomba Vazquez, Universitat de València; María Isolda Perelló Carrascosa, Universitat de València Global warming is moving faster than the policy decisions that could protect vulnerable populations. Ten years after the referendum, how Brexit could have been done differently Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University An economist weighs up some of the options that were left on the table. Teenage exposure to sexual content in TV and movies may lead to pornography use in adulthood Pedro Antonio De la Rosa Fernández-Pacheco, Universidad de Navarra; Álvaro Villagrán Sánchez, Universidad de Navarra; Javier García-Manglano, Universidad de Navarra Media consumed in adolescence can have a major impact on sexual behaviours and expectations.   The Strait of Hormuz is finally reopening but Europe’s food chain suppliers cannot afford to be complacent Alireza Asgari, Clermont School of Business; Morteza Alaeddini, ICN Business School; Philipp Sauer, Neoma Business School As the Strait of Hormuz reopens, a new study reveals what the agri-food industry’s priorities should be to overcome such an unprecedented logistical challenge. Type 2 diabetes patients often have high blood sugar while fasting – here’s why Manuel Vázquez Carrera, Universitat de Barcelona Regulating the body’s glucose production is key to treating the effects of insulin resistance. The Caspian Sea has lost an area nearly the size of Sicily: human activities are a major reason why Nima Shokri, United Nations University; Technical University of Hamburg; Amir AghaKouchak, University of California, Irvine The Caspian Sea is becoming warmer and shallower, with damaging economic and environmental effects. Compete to survive, cooperate to exist: the sovereignty paradox at the heart of Europe’s defence industry Chloé Zanardi, European Academy of Management (EURAM); TBS Education; André Nemeh, Rennes School of Business; Frédéric Le Roy, Université de Montpellier Understanding the coopetition mechanics behind Europe’s defence dilemma is vital and key for making much-needed headway. The cost of living is soaring – why not try moving in together? Tullia Jack, Lund University For many people, sharing a flat is seen as something you do at university or in your early 20s. The Islamic legacy built into Gaudí’s most famous designs Ibrahim Al-Marashi, IE University; California State University San Marcos The Barcelona architect was a devout Catholic, but his work was heavily influenced by Moorish techniques. Three lesser-known Antoni Gaudí buildings to visit to mark the centenary of his death Javi Buron Garcia, University of Limerick Crowds are always flocking to see the Sagrada Família, Casa Milà and Park Güell. Discover some of Guadi’s work off the beaten trail. New evidence reveals extent of anti-fascist motives behind ‘insane’ aristocrat’s plot to assassinate Mussolini Giovanni Pietro Lombardo, Sapienza University of Rome; M. Andrea Pisauro, University of Plymouth Italian and British governments conspired to brand Violet Albina Gibson ‘insane’ as it was politically expedient.     You’re receiving this newsletter from The Conversation The Conversation France (assoc. 1901) 14, rue Sainte-Cécile 75009 Paris Forward to a friend  •  Unsubscribe