As climate change drives more extreme wildfires, are smoky summer days the new norm?

As climate change drives more extreme wildfires, are smoky summer days the new norm?

July 20, 2026 · 6 min

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The episode discusses how climate change is leading to longer and more intense wildfire seasons.

Scientists say human-caused climate change is driving longer fire seasons across drier landscapes, sparking more intense and widespread forest fires.

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