Allison Kim

The issue of wildfires has grown rapidly within the past couple of years. Despite the efforts to combat them, the size, intensity, and occurrence of such fires has increased due to the rise of global warming, human-made causes, and natural phenomenons. For millions of years, they have burned in forests, grasslands, savannas, and other ecosystems. These fires not only burn trees and emit smoke, they leave behind long-lasting changes on the ground, also affecting the climate over time. My paper focuses on the impact that wildfires have had and are continuing to have on our world. It will also bring to attention who is affected the most and possible solutions to the issue. If this rapid increase continues to grow, the possibility of positive change in the future will no longer remain an option.