Global warming intensifies heat waves, posing a grave threat to our forests. Rising temperatures dry out vegetation, turning it into fuel for wildfires. Prolonged heat waves exacerbate this, creating conditions ripe for ignition. Forests, crucial for absorbing carbon dioxide, become fire hotspots, releasing vast amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere when ablaze. This creates a dangerous cycle: warming fuels fires, and fires amplify warming. The destruction of ecosystems, loss of biodiversity, and threats to human life underscore the urgent need for climate action. Reducing emissions and promoting sustainable practices are vital to prevent our forests from becoming ashes.
