Explained: The Relationship Between Climate Change and Wildfires

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More carbon in the atmosphere is creating a hotter world—and gradually fueling both climate change and instances of wildfires.

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Explained: The Relationship Between Climate Change and Wildfires

More carbon in the atmosphere is creating a hotter world—and gradually fueling both climate change and instances of wildfires.


First published: August 17, 2022 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: DOI, WRI, National Geographic, Thoughtco, Union of Concerned Scientists

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