Climate Change Could Shift California's winds, Fueling Big Winter Fires
In the past and still today, many people living in California have experienced the wildfires that continue to occur there. As researchers have found, as the climate around California is changing, the winds are dying down and it will help to stop the spread of wildfires. This doesn't necessarily mean that the fires will stop because there are still other components to keeping the fires active. California's wildfire season will change from fall to winter. This means, more strong wildfires will take place. Normally, in fall the wildfire season is the worst because of the dried out land and the wind. But once the climate change occurs, cold and dry air pressure will happen. The land in the winter will become even more dry then in the fall. Even without the winds, a vast amount of wildfires will still occur.
In my opinion, I believe we need to try and do something to stop these fires. Even though it's because of climate change, we could try to stop doing the harmful things that effect it. For example, in California residents could remove waste in their yard such as firewood, fuel oil supplies, natural gas, and even propane. These are all things that can eventually fuel the wildfires. By filling a pool, hot tub, or even a trash can with water, it will help slow down the spread of wildfires if they make it to a persons home. We need to do everything we can to protect our environment and stop destroying it.
I agree with you. California's forest fires are dangerous to people and the environment. It's important to try reduce these fires as much as possible. I had no idea that the wind had that big of a role when it comes to wildfires. If people who live in California take the steps to prevent these fires from spreading, there will be little to no damage.
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