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Boreal Firestorm: Canada’s Ancient Forests Confront Climate Catastrophe


Boreal forests in Canada’s Northwest Territories have evolved to burn, but the increasing frequency of fires is putting ecosystems to the test. Canada's northern boreal forests, reliant on periodic fires for renewal, are facing challenges from increased fire frequencies and climate extremes. Sate

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