Climate Change Extends Wildfire Burn Times, Especially in California

Climate change is causing wildfires to burn for longer periods, with California experiencing approximately 550 more fire-friendly hours annually compared to the 1970s, indicating a significant impact on fire behavior.

22 Apr, 13:55 — 22 Apr, 13:55

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Wildfires Used to ‘Go to Sleep’ at Night. Climate Change Has Them Burning Overtime

Wildfires now have longer burn-times; California has about 550 more fire-friendly hours a year than it did in the 1970s.

By Yves Smith

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Wildfires Used to ‘Go to Sleep’ at Night. Climate Change Has Them Burning Overtime

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