The problem with climate change is that it leads to thousands of new scenarios and problems as the environment tries to cope with changing conditions. Forest fires, especially in the Western United States, are on the rise due to climate change. Because of Climate Change vegetation in the forest receives less water which can cause trees to dry out and overall make a much drier landscape. These are the perfect conditions for forest fires to arise especially during the Summer months. The dry dead vegetation catches is very flammable and spreads the fire like, well, wildfire.
Forest fires can be caused my many different things, that's why it is so important for us humans to be careful in the forest. Cigarette buds, lighters, matches, glass, and many other daily things are big culprits when it comes to forest fires. We must be extra cautious around forests and natural environments so that we do not start more forest fires which are only going to hurt our home more. Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161012141702.htm
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