NASA data shows extreme wildfires more than doubled in two decades
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Wildfires are raging across the world, becoming larger, more intense and lasting longer, according to scientists. Satellite data analysed by NASA shows extreme wildfire activity has more than doubled over the past 20 years. While wildfires are a natural phenomenon that can help some forests, grasslands and wildlife regenerate, scientists say climate change is making many fires more disruptive and harder to contain. Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Wildfires #ClimateChange #NASA #ExtremeWeather #WildfireCrisis #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis #ForestFires #EnvironmentalCrisis #AlJazeeraEnglish
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