Climate Change Extends Wildfire Burning Hours in North America
A new study reveals that climate change is causing wildfires in North America to burn longer into the night and start earlier in the morning. The study, published in Science Advances, found that the number of hours conducive to wildfires has increased by 36% over the past 50 years. This is attributed to warmer and drier nighttime conditions, which are less favorable for extinguishing fires. Regions like California, New Mexico, and Arizona have seen significant increases in potential burning hours. The study highlights that the number of days with fire-prone weather has also increased by 44%, adding 26 days to the fire season over the past half-century. 
