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Climate warning

Attribution studies reveal increasing effects of global warming on fire dynamics and public health

Climate change is increasingly influencing fire behavior worldwide and intensifying fire smoke, endangering public health from air pollution caused by fires. These are the results of two new climate change impact attribution studies, both published in Nature Climate Change, with the involvement of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research PIK.







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  • Rashid Kamau

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    Without swift and coordinated efforts, the impacts of wildfires and climate change will only worsen, leading to more devastation.

    • Peter Karanga

      5 w

      there is urgent need for climate action to mitigate these effects.

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      • Ann Nyambura

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        The connection between climate change and increased fire smoke is concerning

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        • Jane Wangui

          6 w

          It's about time that we did act and work towards making the world a better place for us all and our generations.

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          • Joseph Githinji

            6 w

            This is a wake up call for all to stand and work together towards fighting this common enemy, climate crisis.

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            • rosebellendiritu

              6 w

              With all the problems that come with climate change,it's about time that we did try to curb the issue for good.

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              • Rashid Kamau

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                @rosebellendiritu These impacts will only worsen unless we take bold and immediate action to curb the issue.

              • Gorffly mokua

                6 w

                It is concerning that climate change is worsening fire dynamics & threatening public health. This underscores the urgent need for action to mitigate its impacts.

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