Study: Carbon emissions from northern fires likely underestimated

A recent study indicates fires in the Yukon Flat region of Alaska are releasing more carbon into the atmosphere than previously thought.
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The study by University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists overturns old assumptions and paints a troubling portrait of future climate change.
Alaska has seen record-breaking wildfire seasons in recent years. Credit: Division of Forestry. Healy fire.
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