Scientists uncover wildfire paradox that’s putting 440 million people in danger

ScienceDaily
Aug 31, 2025, 1:05 am121 ptsTrending
A massive global study uncovered a striking paradox: even as total burned land has dropped by more than a quarter since 2002, human exposure to wildfires has skyrocketed. Africa accounts for a staggering 85% of these exposures, while California stands out as an extreme hotspot despite its relatively small share…

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