The world will soon experience a steep increase in the number of devastating wildfires as a result of human activity, according to new research released by the United Nations Environment Programme.
"Wildfires and climate change are mutually exacerbating," the report states.
MORE: Wildfire smoke associated with increase in severe COVID-19 cases and death, new research suggests The increase of wildfires will also have social consequences on communities, as the world's poorest nations will be disproportionately affected, according to the U.N. People's health will be directly affected by the inhalation of wildfire smoke, and the costs of rebuilding areas struck by wildfires can be beyond the means of low-income countries.
Governments are not prepared for the disastrous consequences these infernos will leave in their wake, the authors wrote.
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