As we approach the end of July, with approximately 1,000 wildfires currently burning in Canada, how does the 2024 season fare when measured against 2023s historical year? We have a detailed look at the two
The total area of land burned by wildfires from the start of the 2023 season in Canada compared to the ten-year average. natural resources canada , cc by-nc-ndWhat's causing the fires? A particularly warm and dry spring across much of Canada has set the scen...
In 2023, wildfires burned 15 million hectares in Canada, more than doubling the previous record. These wildfires caused a record number of evacuations, unprecedented air quality impacts across Canada and the northeastern United States, and substantial st
The current wildfire situation is likely going to get worse through Tuesday and beyone as an exceptional early-season heat wave continues roasting Western Canada. May is traditionally the peak of wildfire season in Alberta, but this yea...
At the current pace of burning, the all-time record is expected to be surpassed by next week. “By all measures, this is perhaps the worst year we have experienced with wildfires,” Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said. He said it is a bl...
Very bad. To be specific, Canada wildfires have burned over 10 mn hectares this year. And it’s not just the loss of forests or the poisonous air people have to breathe. There is also the tragedy of lost homes and lives. Climate change damage is not limited to Canada, obviously. It’...
After a summer of record-breaking heat and unprecedented wildfires, world leaders will gather Thursday for two weeks of climate change negotiations in Dubai. From talk of fossil fuel phaseouts to climate finance, here's what you need to know ahead of COP28. WHAT ...
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Find more answers to common questions about the wildfires below: Where is all the smoke coming from? Unfortunately, there is not just one answer for that, as there are multiple regional fires breaking out seemingly all over Canada and even the United States. However, the current air quality ...
above-threshold area ratios all dropped sharply. At the same time in Vancouver, due to the impact of wildfires, the above-threshold area ratio did not decrease even during the lockdown period. With the start of the first-stage reopening in Toronto, the areas above different NO2threshold ...