Why are wildfires getting worse?

Watch our wildfire explainer video to learn more [View email as a webpage]( [WWF logo]( [DONATE]( [tree on fire]( Dear {NAME}, This summer, it seems like wildfires and heat waves are everywhere—and maybe they've even affected you personally. Nearly every part of Canada has experienced the country’s worst wildfire season on record. The impact of wildfires across Canada has been felt across the United States—toxic smoke from these fires has caused harmful levels of air pollution. You’ve probably noticed that wildfires—as well as prolonged heat waves that fuel them—have become bigger and more devastating in recent years. They're claiming human lives, incinerating homes, destroying communities, and pushing some species to the brink of extinction. The climate crisis is playing a huge role. Hotter temperatures, longer dry seasons, more frequent lightning strikes, altered rainfall cycles, earlier snowmelt… it’s a recipe for more frequent and more severe wildfires. [Watch our wildfire explainer video]( and discover the crucial link between wildfires and climate change—and the steps we can take to address this urgent issue. [Learn more about wildfires ►]( I invite you to also [listen to a new episode of our Nature Breaking podcast]( Climate Change is Fueling a Season of Extreme Heat, Wildfires, and Floods. You’ll learn about the steps we need to take to avoid the worst effects of climate change in the future. With you by our side, we’re building a future where people live in harmony with nature. And by understanding the consequences of wildfires and their contribution to the climate crisis, we can work together to protect lives, wildlife, and our environment. [Find out how you can play a role in protecting our communities](. I hope you’re having a happy and safe summer, {NAME}. And thank you for being an important part of our work. Jessica Senior Director, Membership World Wildlife Fund Wildfires © Bloomberg/Getty Images [Contact us]( [Update profile]( [Privacy policy]( [State disclosures]( [Unsubscribe]( Was this forwarded to you? [Subscribe to WWF email or text messages]( ¿Hablas español? Visita [Descubre WWF]( © 2023 [World Wildlife Fund]( 1250 24th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Reduce | Reuse | Recycle