In a 2023 interview, United States Forest Service ecologist Gavin Jones described the Pyrocene as the era of increased fire activity driven by human activity, with wildfires in California being the most destructive in state history. Climate change is likely contributing to the worsening wildfires, as global temperatures reach record-breaking levels and the frequency and intensity of wildfires increase. The California fires are likely exacerbated by environmental factors such as severe drought, flammable vegetation, and hot winds, highlighting the connection between climate change and natural disasters like wildfires.
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At least two feared dead after plane crashes into sea off California coast
At least two people are feared dead after a twin-engine Beech 95-B55 Baron plane crashed into the sea off California's coast near Point Pinos, with a third occupant still missing. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from San Carlos Airport, prompting a search and rescue operation by the Coast Guard and local agencies, while the FAA and NTSB will investigate the incident. Want More Context? 🔎
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