The Malden Wildfire and Climate Change: Why are Major Media and Politicians Distorting the Truth?

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From University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor Cliff Mass.

If the nation and world are going to deal with climate change, it is essential that the public is given accurate information.

Unfortunately, a number of media outlets (e.g., the Seattle Times and NPR), politicians, and activist groups are consistently distorting the truth. There are few better examples of this problematic behavior than claims that the wildfire that destroyed the eastern Washington town of Malden in September 2020 was the result of climate change.

This blog will provide you with facts based on data, peer-reviewed papers, and government reports. You can decide whether some folks are misinforming you.

https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2021/09/the-walden-wildfire-and-climate-change.html

[abqtommy]

1. It's because much of the media and many politicians are corrupt and a

waste of air.

[ShazamIam]

2. The writer seems to think that since there were no trees it wasn't climate related

but does mention an unusual wind pattern and the dryness of the landscape. I'm not convinced this was not climate related.

Oh edit to add here is a report from Washington state about that fire season.

. https://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/rp_fire_annual_report_2020.pdf