How forest fires also have an impact on lakes

One way to fight fires is to use large quantities of water, often drawn from lakes. (Pixabay)

The forest fires in Canada during the summer of 2023 were particularly devastating. With the destructive impact on human infrastructure, plumes of smoke covering thousands of square kilometres and millions of tonnes of CO₂ being emitted, 2023 is being called a record year for forest fires.

The different impacts the fires had obviously raise concerns about air quality and climate change. Studies also point to a potential feedback effect. In other words, climate change exacerbates fires, which in turn exacerbate climate change.