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Wildfires could cost Canada billions over the coming century
New analysis warns that wildfires in Canada could impose costs running into the billions of dollars over the coming century, as climate change extends fire seasons and increases the frequency and intensity of blazes. The projections cover damages to communities, forests and infrastructure, adding to concerns about Canada's growing economic exposure to climate-related disasters.
Why now: Ongoing and increasingly severe wildfire seasons are drawing attention to the long-term economic toll of climate change in Canada.
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- Wildfires could cost Canada billions over the coming century · The Conversation
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