Inferno
Lara Jo Regan
Wildfires have become a defining feature of the twenty-first century, growing larger, more frequent, and more destructive as rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and changing weather patterns intensify fire seasons. From the western United States to Australia, the Mediterranean, and South America, fires increasingly devastate landscapes, communities, and ecosystems while smoke degrades air quality far beyond the burn zone.
The consequences extend well beyond the flames. Homes and livelihoods are lost, habitats are fragmented, and ecological recovery becomes slower and less certain. Wildfire is no longer an isolated disaster but a recurring environmental condition, revealing how deeply climate change now shapes both natural landscapes and human life.
