Canada’s 2023 wildfires burned 15.1 million hectares and released 554 million tonnes of carbon

Jul 30, 2026 - 03:30
Canada’s 2023 wildfires burned 15.1 million hectares and released 554 million tonnes of carbon

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In 2023, Canada faced an unprecedented wildfire season that unleashed staggering carbon emissions from ancient underground soil and peat. These fires devastated extensive landscapes, liberating long-stored carbon accumulated over thousands of years. The challenge with subterranean fires lies in their resilience, transforming carbon sinks into sources of emissions, which exacerbates global warming and intensifies future wildfire risks.

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