The record loss of global tree cover in 2016 — totaling around 297,000 square kilometers (114,672 square miles) and representing a rise of 51% on 2015 — was driven partly by increasingly common wildfires driven by rising temperatures and drought, according to the Global Forest Watch (GFW) which utilized data provided by the University of Maryland.
In keeping with the theme established by the events of recent years, Siberia has once again caught fire. As it stands, this summer’s wildfires in Siberia have already burned through around 133,000 acres — mostly in southern Siberia, near Lake Baikal.
Originally published on The Climate Reality Project. When we talk about the many effects of the climate crisis, a few tend to take center stage. We can easily understand why the Atlantic Ocean lapping down the streets of Miami is a problem. We can see retreating glaciers and bone-dry fields … [continued]
Originally published on Nexus Media. By Laura A Shepard Scenic mountains, fields of flowers and verdant forests are burning more frequently and intensely than ever before. The number of wildfires on public lands is up 500 percent since the late 1970s. Fighting fires is no easy task, but it’s an … [continued]
