See how a Warmer World Primed California for Large Fires – National Geographic
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Article Synopsis – In California, climate change is causing higher temperatures that dry out plants and soils and extend that dry season much later in the year, when extreme winds can greatly increase the spread of fires. “Over the past century, California has warmed by about three degrees Fahrenheit.” Fifteen of the 20 largest fires in California history have occurred since 2000, which coincides with most of the state’s hottest and driest years. To read the actual article click here.