How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?

The Guardian reports that fierce wildfires, following back-to-back heatwaves, have forced tens of thousands of people across southern Europe to flee their homes. Powerful blazes across Canada and the United States are choking major cities in thick smoke. According to the piece, the conditions that fuel these ferocious fires are expected to worsen as the planet heats up, putting more people at risk in the years ahead.

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