California’s Wildfires Driven by Poor Land Management and Climate, Say Experts

California’s constant wildfires have profoundly impacted the state’s environment, and experts say poor land management, warming temperatures, and the climate are to blame. North of Sacramento, the Park fire is 49 percent contained and so far has destroyed more than 670 square miles in four counties, according to Cal Fire. Also this summer, the Borel fire in Kern County burned over 92 square miles, and in Fresno County, the SQF Lightning Complex fire consumed just over 51 square miles of grassy foothills, per Cal Fire.    These are just some of the many examples of wildfires that have destroyed natural habitats and threatened neighborhoods in California this year. The fires also lower the state’s air quality by polluting the air with particulate matter....