Over the last 20 years the frequency of wildfires has doubled globally. CarbonBrief data indicates that over the past 15 years, 14 of the 20 largest wildfires on record have occurred in California. From 2001 to 2023 the areas burned has increased by over 5% per year. World Meteorological Organization data suggests that globally, extreme fire events could rise by as much as 14% by..
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