Or maybe more precisely, natural selection

Evolution

“Fire models project more wildfire and increased risks to communities across extensive areas.”

- 2014, National Climate Assessment
(US Global Change Research Program)

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“Increased warming, drought, and insect outbreaks, all caused by or linked to climate change, have increased wildfires and impacts to people and ecosystems in the Southwest.”

- 2014, National Climate Assessment
(US Global Change Research Program)

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16 Years ago:

“strategies for responding to the increased risk of fire as climate continues to change could include adding firefighting resources and improving evacuation procedures”

- 2009, Global Climate Change Impacts in the U.S.
(US Global Change Research Program)

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