“Climate change is accelerating. Lahbib’s comments come as devastating wildfires continue to burn across parts of France and Spain, forcing the evacuation of 330,000 people. As temperatures rise, evidence continues to emerge that climate change could have severe economic consequences for the continent. The annual Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change found that Europe is woefully unprepared for the health impacts of global warming. Gironde is the area worst affected by the blazes in France.