Wildfires to increase in Alaska with future climate change

Wildfires to increase in Alaska with future climate change Missoula MT (SPX) May 16, 2016 - Climate change is melting glaciers, reducing sea-ice cover and increasing wildlife activity - with some of the most dramatic impacts occurring in the northern high latitudes. New research by University of Montana affiliate scientist Adam Young and UM fire ecology Associate Professor Philip Higuera projects an increased probability of fires occurring in Alaskan boreal forest and tundra unde ... more

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