Thursday, August 01, 2013

Extreme Wildfires in Western U.S. Likely Fueled by Climate Change

Climate change is likely fueling the larger and more destructive wildfires that are scorching vast areas of the American West. (Credit: © herculaneum79 / Fotolia)
Climate change is likely fueling the larger and more destructive wildfires that are scorching vast areas of the American West, according to new research led by Michigan State University scientists.

These erratic fires are harder to contain and often result in catastrophic damage and loss of property and life.

Extreme Wildfires in Western U.S. Likely Fueled by Climate Change

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