Zombie fires and the problem with peatWhat On EarthSiberia is on fire, and what’s burning is peat. Scientists used to think the wet bogs of peatland wouldn’t burn, but as our climate warms and they dry out, peatland fires are causing big climate and h...6 years agoZombie fires and the problem with peatWhat On Earth0:00 / 0:00Keep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from What On EarthMore from this feedChoose another story from What On Earth.Can the arts move the meter on our own climate action?Is regenerative farming hope for a hotter planet?Net-zero emissions is the goal. So how do we get there?The planet is getting warmer. Are Canadian cities ready?Why Canada's glaciers are becoming 'endangered species'Smoky skies and the 'vicarious anxiety' we're feeling about climate changeCan the courts be a ‘can opener’ to faster climate action?The Arctic could soon be ice-free in the summer. Can geoengineering help?
