Global warming and land use change to drive more extreme wildfires
The number of exceptional wildfires will increase by 50% by the end of the century, the UN warns.
By Matt McGrathEnvironment correspondent
Image source, DANIEL MUNOZ
Extreme wildfires are set to become more frequent, increasing by around 50% by the end of this century, according to a new UN rep… [+4486 chars]
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