LA Is Burning! Scientists Warn of More Devastating Wildfires

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Los Angeles is burning. Homes destroyed. Lives shattered. Scientists say climate change is making LA wildfires 35% more likely. Hotter, drier conditions and stronger Santa Ana winds are fueling devastating fires. Experts warn that without action, wildfires will only get worse. :globe_showing_Europe-Africa::fire:  Dr. Clair Barnes from Imperial College London explains that as the world warms, wildfires will become more intense and frequent. With LA’s fire season now 23 days longer, the human cost is rising—30 lives lost, over 10,000 homes destroyed.  But there is still hope. Reducing fossil fuel use and preparing for extreme weather can slow the damage. Are we doing enough to fight climate change? Location: London WooGlobe Ref : WGA565575 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Los Angeles is burning, homes destroyed, lives shattered,

00:04and according to scientists, climate change is making it worse.

00:08Wildfires in L.A. are now 35% more likely

00:11because of the hotter, drier conditions fueled by climate change.

00:15Scientists from World Weather Attribution

00:17say these devastating fires are no coincidence.

00:20They're part of a dangerous new normal.

00:23Droughts are lasting longer, drying out trees and plants.

00:27The infamous Santa Ana winds fan small flames into raging infernos.

00:31L.A.'s fire season is now 23 days longer than before.

00:3630 lives lost.

00:37Over 10,000 homes reduced to ashes.

00:41Dr. Claire Barnes from Imperial College London warns,

00:44As the world warms, wildfires will become more intense and frequent.

00:49But there's still hope.

00:51By reducing fossil fuel use and preparing for extreme weather,

00:54we can slow the damage.

00:56What do you think?

00:57Are we doing enough to fight climate change?

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