Climate Change Isn't Making Worse Wildfires — The Government Is

Climate activists and media outlets often claim that global warming is making wildfires worse, but what does the actual data show? In this Climate at a Glance fact check, Linnea Lueken examines wildfire trends in the United States and globally, explaining why the full picture is far more complicated than the usual climate-change narrative. While fires can be dangerous and destructive, long-term satellite data show global burned area has declined, and U.S. wildfire history points to land management, fuel buildup, invasive grasses, arson, accidental ignitions, and fire suppression policies as major factors behind severe fire seasons. Are rising temperatures really the main driver of today’s wildfires, or are politicians and media outlets ignoring the bigger causes? For sources and more information, visit ClimateAtAGlance.com, where you can also download a free copy of Climate at a Glance for Teachers and Students or find the Climate at a Glance app for iPhone and Android. 🔔 Subscribe for more fact checks on climate, energy, and environmental policy. 👍 Like this video and share it with someone who has heard that climate change is making wildfires worse. 💬 Leave a comment below: What do you think is the biggest cause of worsening wildfire disasters?