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Wildfires Now Burning Around the Clock Due to Climate Change
A new study finds that climate change is causing wildfires in North America to burn through the night, eliminating the natural overnight respite previously provided by cooler temperatures and higher humidity. The findings have significant implications for firefighting capacity and the safety of communities near fire-prone areas.
Key Facts
- 1Wildfires in North America are increasingly burning through the night due to warmer, drier conditions driven by climate change
- 2Wildfires used to naturally slow or stop overnight, but climate change is eliminating this pattern
- 3The findings have significant implications for firefighting capacity and the safety of communities near fire-prone areas
Coverage
Covered by both AP News and The Independent, reflecting the global relevance of accelerating wildfire risks linked to climate change.