Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada's record 2023 wildfire season, study finds

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A study by McMaster University found that most carbon emissions from Canada's record wildfire season in 2023 originated from burning soil and peat rather than trees. This highlights the significant environmental impact of soil combustion during wildfires.

Most of the carbon released during Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season came from burning soil and peat, rather than trees, according to new research from McMaster University.