Our toxic legacy: bushfires release decades of pollutants absorbed by forests

Cynthia Faye Isley; Mark Patrick Taylor

Our toxic legacy: bushfires release decades of pollutants absorbed by forests

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We know forests absorb carbon dioxide, but, like a sponge, they also soak up years of pollutants from human activity. When bushfires strike, these pollutants are re-released into the air with smoke and ash.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation Media Group
Publication status	Published - 23 Sept 2020

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