Drying of northern wetlands has led to much more severe peatland wildfires and nine times as much carbon released into the atmosphere, according to new research led by a University of Guelph professor.
The study, published Nov 1 in Nature Communications, is the first to investigate the effect of drainage on carbon accumulation in northern peatlands and the vulnerability of that carbon to burning.
I am struck by how much of what we humans do is like a gift that keeps on giving(in a bad way). Untintended consequences, followed by unintended consequences.
Try explaining that to someone who thinks man can’t effect this big ole planet.