Climate Change Has Doubled Riskiest Fire Days in California

Share this on WhatsApp Climate change has doubled the number of extreme-risk days for California wildfires, according to research released yesterday. An analysis led by Stanford University found that temperatures rose about 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit statewide while precipitation dropped 30% since 1980. That doubled the number of autumn days—when fire risk is highest—with extreme conditions … Continue reading Climate Change Has Doubled Riskiest Fire Days in California