Climate change fuels unprecedented wildfire devastation across Canada

Climate change has doubled the likelihood of weather conditions that drive wildfires in Canada, resulting in the worst fire season on record.
Over 37 million acres have burned so far in 2023, forcing evacuations, destroying property, and creating health hazards from smoke.
Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, potentially worsening fires through late summer and fall.
The fires have produced record carbon emissions, transforming boreal forests from carbon sinks to sources.
Experts emphasize the need for urgent climate action and adaptation to address worsening wildfires driven by global warming.