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Canadian Wildfires Cost May Exceed $2 Trillion This Century
Key Takeaways
- Canadian wildfire costs could exceed $2 trillion in the 21st century.
- The study was conducted by researchers at Simon Fraser University.
- Failure to curb global warming drives these massive projected expenses.
- It is one of the first studies to price future wildfire impacts.
A recent study by Simon Fraser University projects that the economic cost of Canadian wildfires could surpass $2 trillion over the course of the 21st century if current greenhouse gas emissions and global warming trends continue unchecked.
By putting a specific price tag on future climate-driven wildfire activity, the research illustrates the immense financial risks awaiting upcoming generations. The findings underscore the critical need for proactive global warming mitigation strategies today.
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