A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that the area burned from Wildfires in California's northern and central forests increased fivefold from 1971 to 2021, with human-caused Climate change playing a large role in the increase. The ten largest wildfires in California occurred in the last two decades, with scientists estimating that the area burned during an average summer could rise as much as 50% by mid-century due to hotter and drier conditions. Poor forest management also contributes to fires, but reducing carbon dioxide emissions and pursuing sustainable practices can help mitigate the effects of climate change.

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