We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires | Seth Klein
PolicyThursday, August 6, 2026The Guardian

We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires | Seth Klein

The article argues that the current wildfire crisis should prompt governments to adopt a proactive, wartime mindset similar to that employed during World War II, emphasizing the need for preemptive action and robust preparedness to mitigate severe fire threats. This approach contrasts with the inadequate responses seen thus far in countries like France and Spain, where historic wildfires are intensifying.

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