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Canada's wildfires could cost over $2 trillion in climate damage
Original: Canada’s wildfires could cause more than $2 trillion in climate damage
A new analysis estimates that Canada's wildfires could cause more than $2 trillion in climate-related damage, reflecting the enormous economic toll of carbon released by the burning of vast forest areas. Canadian wildfires have intensified in recent years, destroying millions of hectares and releasing significant greenhouse gas emissions with global consequences.
Why now: Ongoing and worsening wildfire seasons in Canada are drawing attention to their massive economic and climate costs.
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