Wildfires in 2023 released significant amount of CO2 emissions, fueling climate change

Fires in natural areas released 8.6 billion tons of CO2 emissions into the air. There was almost a decade’s worth of greenhouse gas emissions from wildfires in one season.

Emissions from Canadian forest fires were more than nine times above the average for the last two decades, contributing to a quarter of worldwide emissions. It takes decades for forests to rejuvenate after a fire, which means an extended shortage of carbon storage.

According to the new study, wildfires will increase and become more frequent in Canada by 2100, and this means society must not only cut emissions but also make efforts on avoiding wildfire risks.

The rising carbon emissions fuel climate change, increasing temperatures, resulting in larger areas to burn and carbon emissions from fires to increase. If humans continue to produce large amounts of CO2 emissions, major wildfires like last year will become more likely.

By investing in renewable energy and staying off-grid, you will reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and decrease the risks of wildfire. The Anorra wind turbines generate clean, renewable energy for cottages, tiny homes, and rural dwellings.