For more than 100 years scientist have been studying the earths climate and different weather patterns. These studies lead to the understanding of how different things can effectively change the way our environment is.These studies also helps scientist learn how the earth may look like into the near future and how the events currently happen are the reason behind these beliefs. Climate change is one of the causes for the changes in our earths climate and temperature. This is due to the influence of humans continuing to burn fossil fuels that turn into greenhouse gases which get released into the atmosphere causing an increase in the earths temperature. Natural causes like ocean currents, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, and etc also play a role into the increase of climate change since these natural disasters can also cause different changes to the environment. Wildfires are a well known natural disaster that has been happening more often then before. These fires are always hard to fight since they spread so rapidly and are very dangerous. Even though they can happen without knowing, they are still caused mostly due to human actions. When these fires are done doing damage the smoke from the flames releases toxic gases into the air such as carbon monoxide, later to be found in the atmosphere. This increases the warming of the earths surface making the temperature rise. Even though wildfires negatively effects the earth, it still has a few benefits to the soil composition of the area where these wildfires occurred. Regardless we want these natural disasters to not happen so often because if they are still happening more and more we will be effected harshly by not only by the increase of the temperature but our health.
Although Wildfires can develop naturally, majority of these wildfires are due to human carelessness.These wildfires can can occur anywhere and are very difficult to extinguish.Weather conditions contributes to the natural aspect of wildfires occurring by a lighting striking or heat from the sun being erupted. But humans are to blame for about 90% of these wildfires to transpire. UnIntentionally leaving fires unintended like camp fires, getting rid of lit cigarettes, not getting rid of debris the right way, playing with fireworks and many other ways can risk a fire. For the past 20 years wildfires have been happening more frequently in our current decade then it has ever been. Writer Blacki Migoliozzi wrote a article based on the wildfires that have been occurring recently in the western part of the United States like in places in California, Washington, and Oregon.In the article it stated that “We’ve broken almost every record there is to break”, said Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the university of California, Los Angeles, referring to his home state, where catastrophic fires have become an almost-yearly occurrence.” Almost 850,000 acres has been destroyed in the California due to these fires. Around this time California experiences dry seasons which is the yearly period when there isn’t enough of rainfall. These dry lands have a higher chance of catching on fire quickly increasing the risk of a wildfire to start.When fuel, oxygen, and heat is present, this can trigger a fire to happen.There has even been more people moving closer to these wildfire prone places in the past few years which has been leading more people in risk of danger.Natural disasters like wildfires lead to the increase of climate change making the earths global climate to increase from the heating of the earths crust.
Wildfires mainly has negatively effected the environment but still has a few positive effects to the environment.The aftermath of an wildfire can be devastating. Not only are acres of land destroyed but so are the homes for animals and humans living near or in those areas.When the smoke from the flames are released into the air, it causes carbon dioxide to be released due to the toxic gases the smoke carries.The smoke of the fires can cause health problems that are harmful to humans like deadly cancers like lung cancer.The CDC is a organization used to save life’s from various health threats and they do this by gaining information based on the environment. In one of their article they express “Smoke exposure increases respiratory and cardiovascular hospitalizations;emergency department visits; medication dispensations for asthma, bronchitis, chest pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(commonly known by its acronym, COPD), and respiratory infections; and medical visits for lung illnesses.” Diseases that can particularly effect the way you breathe can be long term based on by your age and health status. Additionally wildfires can result to a change in the water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams. Even though wildfires have a negative impact on our climate and health, it helps on the physical and chemical properties of the soil.The soil on the ground can be nurtured with nutrients due to the fire burning away the vegetation and and organic matter of the soil. The National Geographic article “The ecological benefits of fires” it discloses “Many ecosystems benefit from periodic fires, because they clear out dead organic material— and some plant and animal populations require the benefits fire brings to survive and reproduce.” This will help promote healthier soil so that it is easier for trees and plants to grow stronger and healthier. Wildfires heavily effects the environment and our health in a negative way, but it’s still beneficial to the future plants that can be grown in those areas.
Even though wildfires can happen without knowing we can still drop the amount of wildfires that have been happening far too often.Different states have been starting to act on different ways to prevent these fires by using protocols if these fires occur.It is very beneficial to know these protocols especially living near or in these areas. It should be essential to have different type of ways to decrease a wildfire from arising . One of the most important method is to be cautious. It’s important to make sure when being in these wildfire prone areas that you don’t leave a fire unattended or dispose flammable items like cigarettes or lighters, this will assure the safety of not only yourself but the environment around you. We know that human carelessness is why majority of these fires happen so people should be very cautious when living in these areas.Another way can be to make emergency plans, when you do this you will always be prepared for the worst. Also you should always report any kind of fire you see outside.It doesn’t matter how big or small because when a fire starts it will continually burn if its not put out. Also living in areas where wildfires are Hazardous should know how to prepare for one.By following evacuation orders and being safe people can lower the rate of wildfire happening.
Wildfires can be avoided if we actually cared to protect our environment. Our goal should be for a healthier earth so that we don’t be highly effected in the near future. The better we care for our environment the better it will be. One way we can do so is by not being so careless of what we do.90% of wildfires happen because of humans and we can stop this from happening. Just because they can appear naturally doesn’t mean we should add on it.These fires are unwanted and dangerous and shouldn’t be having so many times in the past few years. So much of land has already been lost and the homes for humans and animals living in or near these areas. Wildfires can damage our respiratory system which can lead to dangerous health problems. Therefore wildfires should be taken into consideration and should be stopped immediately because it’s only hurting our earth drastically.
