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World Risks Year of Severe Fires Fueled by Climate Change
Researchers say 163 million hectares have burned since January, 20% above the previous record, as climate change and El Niño raise fire risk.
- Wildfires have scorched 50% more area than the average for this time of year, with the current area burnt globally more than 20% higher than the previous record set since 2012.
- As much as 85 million hectares of land have burned in Africa this year, 23% more than the previous record, with Asia also seeing unprecedented fire damage.
- Scientists warn that wildfire risks could worsen later this year if a strong El Niño develops, potentially resulting in unprecedented weather extremes due to the combined effect of climate change and El Niño.
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World risks year of severe fires fueled by climate change — researchers
PARIS — The world could face a year of “particularly severe” wildfires, fueled by climate change and a potentially strong El Nino weather phenomenon, after a record-breaking start to 2026, researchers warned Tuesday.
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