A study by a group of researchers including GW Assistant Professor of Geography Michael Mann found that human activity—such as tossing a lit cigarette along a highway—explains as much about the wildfire frequency and locations as climate influences.
Human Activity Is a Major Factor Driving Wildfires
April 30, 2016
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