Extreme Heat Dome Impacts Western North America: Study
• A study reveals the severe ecological damage from the 2021 heat dome in western North America.
• Wildfire activity increased by nearly 400%, affecting over 75% of studied species.
• The study underscores the urgent need to address climate change to protect vulnerable ecosystems.
Heat dome's devastating impact on ecosystems detailed
A recent study in *Nature Ecology and Evolution* reports significant ecological damage from the 2021 heat dome in western North America. Climate change fueled temperatures over 122°F (50°C), causing a nearly 400% increase in wildfires. The study, led by Diane Srivastava at the University of British Columbia, examined weather, ecological, and hydrological data to assess impacts on 49 terrestrial and marine species.
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