Things are hotting up. As global temperatures increase, so too does extreme fire risk. Parts of LA are still burning, and this week we’re exploring all things wildfire in a changing climate. As we watch fires erupt on our TV screens, we ask: In the UK, are we really as sheltered from wildfires as we might think?

More info:

State of Wildfires Report: https://tyndall.ac.uk/news/state-of-wildfires-report-2023-2024/

Beavers and fires Fairfax stop-motion animation: https://emilyfairfaxscience.com/research/firebeavers/

Met Office’s Fire Severity Index https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/fire-severity-index/#?tab=map 

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For What It’s Earth is hosted and produced by Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle, and edited and mixed by Mark Skinner (2024).