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The Economic Times

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The world is burning less. Why does it feel like its burning more?

Global burned areas are significantly below average, contradicting climate change narratives. Satellite data shows a quiet fire season worldwide, with continents experiencing less burning. Fires in France and Spain are severe but do not represent a planetary inferno. Improved land management and firefighting have reduced global fire occurrences over time. Effective local solutions, not net-zero policies, are needed for fire-prone regions.

26 Aug 2026 11:15 pm