Canadian forest fires continue to spread, meteorological experts worry that forest fires will become more frequent under the greenhouse effect
This summer, Canada suffered from record-setting heat and lingering forest fires at the same time. US media reported on the 13th that some experts said that if people do not take action now, as the greenhouse effect strengthens, we will face more and more frequent extreme climate events such as droughts and forest fires.
The forest fires in Canada have been burning for several months. As of July 13, there were more than 900 fires across Canada, and more than 570 fires were out of control. Natural Resources Canada had previously predicted that the fires would continue through the summer due to high temperatures and drought. Meteorological experts worry that the greenhouse effect has become more and more serious in recent years, and high temperature weather is an important trigger factor and “combustion aid” for fires. Even if humans stop using fossil fuels now, the planet will continue to heat up in the coming decades, and droughts, forest fires, and floods will become more common. Another study shows that fires are one of the key factors causing the increase in global atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration, which has a significant impact on global warming and climate change. The “hot dome” phenomenon observed in parts of North America since May is also related to the spread of forest fires in Canada.
Lumber futures prices continue to rise as Canadian forest fires continue
In addition to climate impacts, forest fires also have an impact on Canadian economic activity. Canada is rich in forest resources and is a major global supplier of construction materials. The fire has led to the closure of a large number of logging farms. The market has increased concerns about the supply of lumber, and lumber futures prices have continued to rise.
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2023-07-15 00:35:37
