Wildfire and drought risks climb with warming

October 1, 2026

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At 1.5 degrees of warming, this ecosystem faces a projected increase of 14 wildfire danger days and a 42 percent likelihood of multi-year drought.¹ At 2.0 degrees, these risks rise to 18 additional danger days and a 15 percent drought probability, compounding the extended fire season already visible this year.¹

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