The cause of the fire that is not of interest

Madrid, Bordeaux, La Vall d’Uixó, Portugal... The European press front pages are these days tinged with the orange of flames, but in Spain, Madrid’s newspapers continue with the same old song. That Ayuso declares herself incapable of managing the fires, but doesn't miss a photo opportunity, some denounce. That Sánchez doesn't expose himself to contact with neighbours for fear of receiving a dose of reality and discontent, others reply. It has been a dismal week and Madrid's front pages have also managed to scorch the political debate while there was a great absentee on the front pages: climate change. With the Adamuz train accident, we immediately wanted to know if the track was well welded and who had to check every inch of rail. The Salomes of the day had several platters ready to serve the political heads that could be beheaded. Since the climate emergency is not associated with a possible resignation, the trench press ignores this factor.

And this while the far-right speaks of “climate fanaticism” to continue feeding denialism, while chanting the mantra that the problem is the regulations that prevent the forest from being cleaned. Sánchez, if only for his own interest, has proposed a state pact on climate. The right-wing newspapers, which from time to time boast about the need for transversality – only when demanding this harms the PSOE – will not face it now. I bet a charred pea that the front pages the day after his appearance will seek criticism rather than approximation. In any case, the cave is not openly denialist, but it turns a blind eye by putting human stories on the front pages – individual scenes always eclipse the general problem – or postcards of Ayuso and the kings comforting the evacuees. It is the pornography of heat, while the forest burns and the debate burns.