World has abandoned 45 climate pledges as wildfires rage in Europe

A climate scientist argues that governments are retreating from climate commitments even as devastating wildfires spread across France and Spain, illustrating the widening gap between pledges and action.

First covered Jul 29, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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