Climate Change Increases Wildfire Risk in Argentina and Chile
• Climate change has significantly increased wildfire risk in Argentina and Chile due to hot, dry conditions.
• Fires in Chile's Biobio and Ñuble regions caused 23 deaths and displaced thousands.
• The study emphasizes the urgent need for climate mitigation and adaptation strategies to reduce wildfire risk.
Climate change increases wildfire risk in South America
A recent study by World Weather Attribution highlights the escalating risk of wildfires in Argentina and Chile due to climate change. The research indicates that human-caused greenhouse gas emissions have significantly increased the likelihood of hot, dry, and windy conditions that fuel these fires. Specifically, such conditions are now up to 200% more probable in Chile and 150% more probable in Argentina.
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