How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?
This article explains the increasing danger of wildfires driven by climate change and the significant human health impact of wildfire smoke. It highlights that while direct fire deaths occur, the millions of premature deaths caused by air pollution from smoke represent a much larger global crisis.
Firefighters use a hose to extinguish flames during a wildfire in Lège-Cap-Ferret in the Gironde, south-west France. Firefighters use a hose to extinguish flames during a wildfire in Lège-Cap-Ferret in the Gironde, south-west France. Climate crisis Explainer How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse? The conditions for ferocious fires are expected to worsen as the planet heats up, putting more people at risk
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