Boreal forests face increased wildfire threat as tree densities shift
The extensive northern forests of Canada, Alaska and Siberia are about to fundamentally change their tree density because of climate change. According to a new study led by researchers from Wageningen ...
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Permafrost Thaw and Wildfires Are Raising CO2 Emissions in Arctic Tundras
Learn about hotspots in tundras and boreal forests that are releasing higher level of carbon dioxide, altering the carbon ...
After millennia as COâ‚‚ sink, more than one-third of Arctic-boreal region is now a source
After millennia as a carbon deep-freezer for the planet, regional hotspots and increasingly frequent wildfires in the ...
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Droughts across the West are getting worse - and scientists warn it’s not going to get any better
warming climate extends the northern boreal forest growth season because vegetation growth there is dictated by lower temperatures instead of water availability. “But in the event of long-term ...
Thawing Permafrost Sparks Massive Carbon Release in the Arctic
Recent findings indicate that the Arctic's traditional role as a planetary cooling agent is faltering, with hotspots and ...
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After millennia as carbon dioxide sink, more than one-third of Arctic-boreal region is now a source
A synthesis of carbon flux and wildfire emissions data from across the Arctic-boreal zone between 2001-2020 found that 34 ...