Wildfires are the most human of natural disasters

Wildfires are the most human of natural disasters — — -Madrid (Brussels Morning) As Europe was burning this summer, the term “climate change” came to people’s minds, pointing to a destiny that perhaps is unavoidable. Talking to scientists is empowering: a lot is being done and can be done. What happened need not continue happening. We can manage fire.

But that is not a challenge for the faint at heart.