In Greece, climate change’s effects on the country’s economy are undeniable

As wildfires scorch forests and floods sweep through towns, Greece finds itself at the frontline of Europe’s climate crisis.

In this video, locals in Athens share their daily struggles and climate activist and politician Petros S. Kokkalis explains how rapidly rising temperatures are reshaping Greece’s economy and society.

For most countries in Europe, not just Greece, climate change is no longer a distant threat but a daily reality forcing people to rethink how they live, work, and survive.

@negynegynegy‬ went to Athens to investigate. This shortdoc is also part of our “Stories Breaking Borders” series.

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