As climate change drives more frequent and intense fires, these soils have become one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gases, according to a new study published in Science Advances.
However, researchers note that current methods are not reliable enough to accurately measure how much carbon different fuels release in these forests.
Boreal Region: A Massive Carbon Store
The boreal region spans Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia, and Russia, and it stores more carbon than the entire atmosphere. Most of this carbon is stored in thick organic soil layers made of partially decayed plants. Cold weather and wet…
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