Wildfires Increase Fourfold Due to Climate Change

Summary

A study in the journal Science reveals that the frequency of the most damaging wildfires has increased 4.4 times since the 1980s, largely due to climate change and urban expansion into fire-prone areas. Researchers found that extreme weather conditions linked to climate change are exacerbating the risk and impact of wildfires, particularly in Europe and North America.

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