Johan Sjöström
NorwayscientistMale5.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Johan Sjöström is a forest fire researcher who has been vocal about the increasing severity and speed of forest fires in Europe, particularly in the context of climate change and extreme weather. In recent reports, he highlighted the alarming trend of 'new generation' fires that are becoming nearly unstoppable, especially in the wake of early heatwaves in Southern Europe, leading to tragic consequences such as fatalities in Spain.
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Johan Sjöström is a wildfire researcher who explained the unusual conditions leading to the fires in Bordeaux.
Skogbrannen er nå 15 kilometer fra bygrensen, ifølge ordfører – ny hetebølge er varsletNorway· 2026-07-26
Forest fire researcher Johan Sjöström noted that Bordeaux is rarely affected by large wildfires.
Ytterligere 50.000 evakuert i Bordeaux – ny hetebølge på veiNorway· 2026-07-26
Forest fire researcher Johan Sjöström noted that Bordeaux rarely experiences large wildfires due to its normally humid climate.
Kraftig brann skapte sitt eget tordenværNorway· 2026-07-26Forest fire researcher Johan Sjöström explained the challenges faced by firefighters due to dry conditions and strong winds.
Blant over 140.000 som har flyktet fra flammeneNorway· 2026-07-25
Johan Sjöström is researching forest fires and discusses the challenges posed by high temperatures.
Snart värmebölja i brandområdet i Frankrike – kan ge elden ny fart
Sweden· 2025-08-08
Johan Sjöström is a forest fire researcher who describes the new generation of fires as virtually unstoppable.
Varningen för alltfler explosiva skogsbränder: ”Ostoppbara”Sweden· 2025-07-05