The numbers are in — and they’re alarming. Forest fires are now burning twice as much tree cover every year as they did two decades ago. The year 2024 was the worst on record, with over 13.5 million hectares lost — an area the size of Greece.
From the Amazon to Siberia, no forest is safe. Fires are raging through both tropical and boreal regions, destroying ecosystems, homes, and lives. And it's not just about trees. These wildfires are polluting air, costing billions in damage, and contributing to over 1.5 million deaths annually due to smoke.
But the worst part? Climate change is making it all worse. Hotter temperatures are creating the perfect storm for mega-fires — and every fire releases more carbon, making the planet even hotter. It's a dangerous fire-climate feedback loop that threatens us all.
Watch this 1-minute breakdown to understand the full impact of today’s wildfire crisis — and why urgent action is needed now. WooGlobe Ref : WGA586602 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
