A letter from six U.S. Congress members to Canada’s ambassador expressed concerns over Canadian wildfire smoke impacting their constituents’ enjoyment of summer. The letter attributes the issue to a lack of forest management and potential arson, prompting inquiries on mitigation plans. Canada responded by stating that they take the issue seriously, while experts highlight that lightning-caused fires are common, climate change exacerbates the situation, and that smoke crosses borders.
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A new study by World Weather Attribution confirms climate change significantly increased the likelihood of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, making the hot, dry conditions responsible approximately 35% more probable. The study highlights a lengthening wildfire season and reduced rainfall, contributing factors exacerbated by a warming climate. While acknowledging the complexity of wildfire causation, researchers confidently attribute increased risk to climate change, emphasizing that the probability of such events will rise with continued fossil fuel use. The study utilized climate models and real-world observations to reach these conclusions.
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John Q. Hosedrinker