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Science In Action
Arctic Climate Crisis: Fires and Carbon Dynamics
This chapter explores the severe effects of global warming in the Arctic, where temperatures are rising faster than the global average. It examines the dual role of ecosystems in carbon storage and emissions, highlighting the impact of wildfires and changing microbial activity on carbon dynamics. The urgent need for climate mitigation to preserve existing carbon stocks and support ecosystem recovery is emphasized.
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