Extreme wildfires are on the rise globally, powered by the climate crisis

Summary

1. Fires in the northern hemisphere have released significant smoke and carbon, exacerbating global warming.
2. Night-time fire reduces respite for firefighters, with fires burning longer.
3. Australia's extreme fires correlate with record heat, drought, and fuel from heavy rains.
4. Indigenous practices and modern techniques like mechanical thinning needed.

References

• Media Check: Conversation - Media Bias/Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC