Climate Change Tripled Likelihood of 2023's Devastating Wildfires

New report links extreme fires in Canada, Greece, and the Amazon to global warming, with severe implications for future fire seasons.

Wildfires in 2023 emitted 8.6 billion metric tons of CO2, 16% above the 20-year average.
Canada's fires alone contributed nearly a quarter of global wildfire emissions, forcing 150,000 evacuations.
Climate change increased the likelihood of severe fires by up to 20 times in the Amazon and three times in Canada.
Extreme fires are predicted to become more frequent and intense by the end of the century if emissions continue.
The report emphasizes the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate future fire risks.