Climate change accelerates Arctic permafrost thawing, increasing wildfires in northern Canada and Siberia.

A study in Nature Communications warns that climate change will accelerate permafrost thawing in the Arctic and Subarctic, leading to increased wildfires in northern Canada and Siberia. Advanced climate models predict significant shifts in soil moisture and fire intensity by the mid to late 21st century. As thawed permafrost releases carbon and supports greater vegetation growth, urgent action is necessary to address these escalating environmental threats.

September 24, 2024
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