Climate Change
Wildfire Is Transforming Alaska and Amplifying Climate Change
Although conflagrations in lower latitudes get more attention, wildfires across the high north are affecting the planet even more
Alison York is a researcher at the International Arctic Research Center and is coordinator for the Alaska Fire Science Consortium. Credit: Nick Higgins
Support science journalism.
Thanks for reading Scientific American. Knowledge awaits.
Already a subscriber? Sign in.
Thanks for reading Scientific American. Create your free account or Sign in to continue.
Create Account