Exposure to wildfires has increased by 40% in twenty years
A study shows that exposure to wildfires has increased by 40% between 2002 and 2021.
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90% of fire outbreaks are human-induced, worsening the risks
The fact
Urban sprawl and proximity to forests are the main causes.
90% of fire outbreaks are human-induced, worsening the risks.
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Why it matters
Cette étude souligne l’urgence d’adapter les politiques d’aménagement du territoire et de prévention des incendies. Les conséquences du changement climatique et de l’urbanisation croissante sont désormais quantifiables et alarmantes.