This year, Canadians suffered the worst wildfire season on record. Meanwhile, Justin Trudeau’s government is seeking to tackle climate change through a strategy that has attracted some criticism
According to a recent report from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, between January 1 and July 31, Canada’s carbon emissions from wildfires totalled 290 megatonnes, already more than double the previous record for the entire year 2014.
Wildfires and climate change are locked in a vicious circle: Fires worsen climate change, and climate change worsens fires. Scientists, including those at the World.