‘Zombie fires’ in the Arctic: Canada’s Extreme Wildfire Season Offers a Glimpse of New Risks in a Warmer, Drier Future

As global temperatures rise, fires are also spreading farther north and into the Arctic. 

By Patrick Louchouarn
August 7, 2023
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Patrick Louchouarn

Patrick is a Professor of Earth Sciences at The Ohio State University. 

 
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