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How climate change is supercharging wildfires

Last updated: July 7, 2025 11:18 am
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Climate change and Wildfires: The Growing Connection

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and devastating, with disasters making headlines almost every week. Decades of scientific research have shown that human-caused climate change is exacerbating these events, making them more dangerous and more common. The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, trapping heat and altering the conditions in which extreme weather forms. This rapid change is unprecedented in the last 800,000 years, according to climate records.

One of the most concerning consequences of climate change is the increased risk of wildfires. In a hotter, drier world, wildfires have become more frequent and destructive. Studies have definitively linked anthropogenic climate change to the rise in wildfires, with the total number of large fires doubling since 1984 due to human-caused carbon emissions. Additionally, wildfires themselves release carbon when trees and vegetation burn, contributing to further climate change.

The Western United States is at the forefront of the wildfire crisis, with dry, hot conditions becoming more dangerous and severe. Warming temperatures, early snowmelt, and summer droughts are creating ideal conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread. The increase in pests like bark beetles, which weaken or kill forests, further exacerbates the risk of wildfires. However, these dangerous conditions are now becoming more common in other parts of the country as well.

As the conditions that fuel wildfires worsen, the number of people living in wildfire-prone areas has increased significantly. Between 1990 and 2010, housing developments in vulnerable ecological areas known as the “wildland-urban interface” rose by 41 percent. This trend poses a significant challenge for managing wildfires and protecting communities from their devastating effects.

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Historically, Indigenous tribes used controlled burns as a management tool to reduce fire risks and maintain healthy ecosystems. However, European settlers and the federal government banned these practices, leading to a buildup of dead vegetation that fuels larger fires. In recent years, there has been a renewed focus on reintroducing controlled burns and collaborating with tribes to improve forest management and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

It is clear that climate change is making wildfires more frequent and severe, posing a significant threat to communities and ecosystems. By addressing the root causes of climate change and adopting sustainable forest management practices, we can mitigate the risk of wildfires and protect our planet for future generations.

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