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Arctic wildfires may be releasing carbon locked away for millennia
Researchers studying Arctic and boreal soils say recent wildfires are not just burning fresh vegetation but also igniting organic carbon stored for hundreds to thousands of years.
Key Takeaways
- Soil cores suggest some Arctic and boreal fires are burning carbon stored for up to 5,000 years.
- Researchers say current climate models do not account for this ancient carbon release.
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