Record Arctic Blazes May Herald New ‘Fire Regime’ Decades Sooner than Anticipated – The Washington Post
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Article Synopsis – For the second summer in a row, the fire season in the arctic has been extended, raising fears among scientists that this may be the new normal for the region. According to satellite data collected since 2003, “arctic fires released more carbon dioxide in June and July this year than during any complete fire season before that”. To read the actual article click here.