Peat fires, like those raging in Siberia, will become more common in Canada (1 Aug 2020)

Peat fires, like those raging in Siberia, will become more common in Canada (1 Aug 2020)

“The notion of wildfires in Siberia, an area known for its blustery, snow-capped landscapes, seems counter-intuitive. The recent blazes have been driven by a record heat wave in the Russian Arctic, but these aren’t your typical forest fires. They’re actually peat fires, a natural phenomenon that scientists have only recently begun to understand— and one expected to become a growing concern in Canada”…

This article and podcast from CBC features Prof. Guillermo Rein from Imperial College London.

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