President, VP Discuss Wildfires With Governors

Governors of several states are dealing with a severe wildfire season, with fires burning across the West and smoke reaching the East Coast. Washington Governor Jay Insley stresses the need for more than just immediate firefighting efforts, urging serious action on climate change. He warns that a 1-degree centigrade increase could lead to a 600% rise in fires, drastically altering forest landscapes.

What potential increase in wildfires does Governor Insley predict if climate change continues?

What will happen to forests if the predicted changes in climate occur?