People driving on the highway through the town of Fort Nelson, British Columbia (BC) in the winter can easily see — and smell — the clouds of white smoke flowing from the soil around them.
Individuals in Quebec and Nova Scotia have been charged with starting fires during Canada's 2023 wildfire season, but social media posts are misleadingly claiming the cases disprove the devastation was also linked to climate change. The investigations relate to a small percentage of blazes and experts say environmental conditions which are largely attributed to climate change were a major factor enabling the conflagrations.
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