Peat fire emissions may shed light on climate change
Friday, January 16, 2015 - 14:30
in Earth & Climate
Wildfires, which send hot flames and smoke high into the air, create black carbon emissions associated with climate change and risk to human health. Carbon emissions from wildfires in the contiguous U.S. are expected to increase by 50 percent by 2050 and to double by 2100.