Scientists Warn of Rising Global Wildfire Threats Amid Climate Change
TL;DR
A study highlights a paradox where global wildfire areas have decreased by 26% from 2002 to 2021, but the number of people at risk has increased by nearly 40%, mainly due to population growth and urban expansion into fire-prone areas, with Africa bearing the highest exposure and California experiencing intense fires driven by climate change.
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