Experts :Climate change is not the reason for the rise of wildfires.

Wildfires have been a part of the natural world for centuries, but in recent years, they have become more frequent and destructive.

Some people believe that climate change is the main reason for this increase, but the truth is more complex.

There are a number of factors that contribute to wildfires, including climate change, human activity, and forest management. Climate change is certainly a factor, as warmer temperatures and drier conditions create a more favorable environment for fires to start and spread. However, human activity is also a major factor, as people often build homes and businesses in fire-prone areas. Additionally, poor forest management can contribute to wildfires by creating overgrown forests that are more likely to burn.

So, while climate change is a factor in the rise of wildfires, it is not the only factor. Human activity and forest management also play a role. It is important to understand all of these factors in order to develop effective strategies for preventing and managing wildfires.

Climate change has been a key factor in increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in the Western United States.

Wildfire risk :

Wildfire risk depends on a number of factors, including temperature, soil moisture, and the presence of trees, shrubs, and other potential fuel. All these factors have strong direct or indirect ties to climate variability and climate change. Climate change enhances the drying of organic matter in forests (the material that burns and spreads wildfire), and has doubled the number of large fires between 1984 and 2015 in the western United States.

According to the ScienceBrief Review Update, new scientific publications reviewed since January 2020 strengthen the evidence that climate change increases the frequency and/or severity of fire weather – periods with a high fire risk due to a combination of high temperatures, low humidity, low rainfall and often high winds – in many regions around the world.

The western United States is among the regions where the trends in fire weather have been most pronounced in the past at least 40 years.

Fire activity is influenced by a range of other factors including land management practices. However, land management alone cannot explain recent increases in wildfire extent and intensity in the western US or southeast Australia because increased fire weather amplifies fire risk where fuels remain available.

Here are some of the ways that climate change contributes to wildfires:

Warmer temperatures: Warmer temperatures lead to drier conditions, which makes it easier for fires to start and spread.

Droughts: Droughts can also dry out forests, making them more susceptible to fire.

Wildfire weather: Climate change is also leading to more extreme weather events, such as heat waves and high winds, which can contribute to the spread of wildfires.

There are a number of things that can be done to prevent and manage wildfires. These include:

1. Reducing development in fire-prone areas
2. Logging and thinning forests
3. Creating fuel breaks
4. Implementing fire-resistant building codes
5. Educating the public about wildfire safety