A new study, led by CMCC and Coventry University, reveals that climate change will dramatically expand wildfire danger across the globe, with up to 91% of fire-prone regions experiencing heightened risk by the end of this century.
A new study, led by CMCC and Coventry University, reveals that climate change will dramatically expand wildfire danger across the globe, with up to 91% of fire-prone regions experiencing heightened risk by the end of this century.
However, these changes are not just limited to areas that are traditionally fire-prone but could also affect ones that have rarely experienced wildfire risk in the past.
“Wildfire danger is expanding and intensifying due to climate change,” says CMCC researcher and co-author of the study Maria Vincenza Chiriacò. “The key takeaway from this study is that climate-driven fire danger is not a distant or localized issue, but a growing global challenge that demands proactive action.”
Some of the most pronounced increases in fire danger are expected in regions such as southern Africa, the Mediterranean region, northern Asia, northeastern South America, and parts of North America.
Read More: CMCC Foundation - Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change
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