News - Something else to blame on global warming

Lately, it seems like 1 thing has been consistent just about anywhere in the US (and in many cases beyond). It is hot!! But not only is it hot, it is dry, with huge chunks of the country suffering from drought. Of course, hot and dry mean forest fires, which have already caused considerable damage out west. With things the way they are this fire season could prove as scorching as 1999 and 2003, 2 notoriously bad years.

It seems fire experts agree that wildland fires are becoming larger and more devastating and explanations ranging from forestry practices to the actual firefighting have been offered in the past. However, an article published last month in Science offered a new, and seemingly logical, explanation by directly connecting the increase to climate change. While I have included the article for you to look at yourself the basic synopsis is that drier forests resulting from earlier spring thaws and drier, hotter summers mean more and bigger fires. Just one more thing to consider when you go to buy your next SUV.