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Wildfires rage in Spain, Portugal as France's heatwave deaths rise

A persistent heatwave across Europe is driving widespread disruption, with countries facing severe consequences. In Spain, hundreds of firefighters battled a fast-spreading wildfire near Costa Brava on Friday. In neighboring Portugal, authorities have sought international assistance to tackle blazes raging in the country's north. Meanwhile, France has reported a 30% increase in heatwave-related deaths. Earlier this week, China released the Blue Book on Climate Change in China (2026), which presents updated monitoring and assessment results. The report highlights that global warming trends continue to intensify, with oceans warming at a faster rate and sea levels reaching new highs. In environmental news, China also reports significant progress in bird conservation, with populations of many endangered species continuing to recover.

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