Fact sheet
True or false? Facts and myths about bushfires and climate change
Publisher
Climate change
Carbon emissions
Disasters
Australia
Resources
Description
This fact sheet assesses common statements about bushfires and climate change caused by carbon and other greenhouse gas pollution.
Overview
The Factsheet explores the follow common facts and myths:
- Bushfire risk is rising
- Climate change isn’t influencing bushfires
- Fuel is always the main factor in fire risk
- Recent hot weather is within normal bounds
- The costs of bushfires and other weather-related disasters are mounting
Publication Details
Copyright:
The Climate Institute
Post date:
24 Feb 2016