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2023-06-08 19:33:56 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

“Wildfires are typically ignited by a lightning strike or human activity — negligently discarding a cigarette, for instance, or leaving a campfire unattended.” No evidence has been provided that climate change directly caused these fires. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/06/07/canada-wildfires-weather-air-quality/

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• “Wildfires are typically ignited by a lightning strike or human activity — negligently discarding a cigarette, for instance, or leaving a campfire unattended.” No evidence has been provided that climate change directly caused these fires. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/06/07/canada-wildfires-weather-air-quality/