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UK peatland fires are supercharging carbon emissions as climate change causes hotter, drier summers

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A new study led by the University of Cambridge has revealed that as our springs and summers get hotter and drier, the UK wildfire season is being stretched and intensified. More fires, taking hold over more months of the year, are causing more carbon to be released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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UK peatland fires are supercharging carbon emissions as climate change causes hotter, drier summers

A new study led by the University of Cambridge has revealed that as our springs and summers get hotter and drier, the UK wildfire season is being stretched and intensified. More fires, taking hold over more months of the year, are causing more carbon to be released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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UK Peatland Fires are Supercharging Carbon Emissions as Climate Change Causes Hotter, Drier Summers

More fires, taking hold over more months of the year, are causing more carbon to be released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.

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Environmental News Network - UK Peatland Fires are Supercharging Carbon Emissions as Climate Change Causes Hotter, Drier Summers

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BY BERT BURNETT Peatlands have become a hot topic in recent years, hailed as vital carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots. Yet, behind the well-meaning rhetoric of conservation and rewilding lies a more complex story—one of financial incentives, natural processes, fire risk, and the often-overlooked role of traditional land management. While the protection of peatlands is…

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UK Peatland Fires Amplify Carbon Emissions Amid Rising Temperatures and

A recent investigation led by researchers at the University of Cambridge has underlined a concerning trend that is transforming the landscape of the UK—climate change is not only intensifying the wildfire season but also lengthening its duration. As spring and summer months continue to heat up and dry out, the implications for the country’s wildfire dynamics are profound. The study uncovers how these increasingly severe conditions are poised to …

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