Wildfires are more intense, more likely — and humans are to blame: study
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Climate change caused by fossil fuel use made July's wildfires in parts of Canada twice as likely to occur, researchers say. The new World Weather Attribution study also predicts more frequent — and more intense — wildfires will be the new normal. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news
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