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New Study on Carbon Storage from Burned Trees

Updated 2026-05-14 15:00 UTC 1 source Neutral

A US start-up claims burying partially burnt trees after a wildfire will trap carbon underground for centuries. The study explores alternative methods to traditional felling and burning practices.

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New Scientist
Partially burnt trees still standing after a wildfire are typically felled and burned, but a US start-up claims burying them instead will trap the carbon underground for centuries
2026-05-14 14:00 UTC
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