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Human activity affects global fire regimes through two opposing pathways

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Human activity affects global fire regimes through two opposing pathways. Human can increase fire activity through accidental or intentional ignition, while reducing fires through prevention, suppression, and management. Mobility restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed strong regional differences between these effects.

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Image by Prof. WANG Jianghao's group

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