2001-2021 global CO2 emissions from forest fires surged 60%, tripling in northern boreal forests due to climate change.

A study from the University of East Anglia published in Science indicates that global carbon dioxide emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% since 2001, with emissions nearly tripling in northern boreal forests. This increase is attributed to climate change, resulting in hotter, drier conditions and more flammable vegetation. The findings stress the urgent need for proactive forest management and reducing fossil fuel use to mitigate this escalating threat to global climate goals.

October 17, 2024
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