Shrinking snow seasons are amplifying the climate impact of wildfires

The climate-cooling benefits once provided by snow-covered wildfire scars in Canada’s northern forests are rapidly declining as rising temperatures shorten winter snow seasons, according to new research. Scientists say a natural process that has historically helped offset some of the carbon emissions released by wildfires is becoming less effective, creating a worrying feedback loop that … Continue reading Shrinking snow seasons are amplifying the climate impact of wildfires