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The Science of Wildfires: Why They're Getting Worse

Jim Riley

8th September 2020

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A really interesting video here from the WSJ on the changing nature of wildfires.

Global satellite data indicate wildfires are becoming bigger and more intense.

WSJ talks with NASA’s Doug Morton to understand the science behind what’s making the planet more flammable and making fires harder to control.

The Science of Wildfires: Why They're Getting Worse
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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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