Climate change expands wildfire danger worldwide, study warns
Phys.org • 11/11/2025 • Last cited 11/11/2025
Summary
A study led by CMCC and Coventry University indicates that climate change could increase wildfire danger globally, with up to 91% of fire-prone regions facing heightened risk by the end of the century, as reported in the Journal of Climate.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
64 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Phys.org
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score45/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 64 days - proven survivor
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