Asia Pacific > Wildfires threaten 495 mln tonnes of carbon in Nepal, study warns

Wildfires threaten 495 mln tonnes of carbon in Nepal, study warns

Published 13:01 on March 17, 2025  /  Last updated at 13:01 on March 17, 2025  / /  Asia Pacific, Biodiversity, Other APAC

Forest fires in Nepal could potentially release more than 495 million tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere whilst endangering critical biodiversity hotspots as climate change makes the Himalayan nation more susceptible to blazes, according to researchers.
Forest fires in Nepal could potentially release more than 495 million tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere whilst endangering critical biodiversity hotspots as climate change makes the Himalayan nation more susceptible to blazes, according to researchers.


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