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 An Ancient Fire Wiped Out Entire Species. It’s Happening Again, Scientists Fear

Over the past decade, deadly wildfires have become increasingly common because of both human-caused climate change and disruptive land management practices. Southern California, where the three of us live and work, has been hit especially hard. Southern California also experienced a wave of wildfires 13,000 years ago. These fires permanently transformed the region's vegetation and…

https://worldnewslivetv.com/science/an-ancient-fire-wiped-out-entire-species-its-happening-again-scientists-fear/