Scientists uncover a causal relationship between remote extreme heat and the Canadian wildfires in 2023
The interaction between wildfires and extreme high temperatures. Credit: Yihan HU
Wildfires are events that can have significant impacts on ecosystems and human society. In the context of global warming, there has been a notable surge in the frequency and ferocity of wildfires in the Northern Hemisphere over recent years. In 2023, Canada experienced an unprecedented wildfire event, with CO2 emissions increasing by 527.1% over…