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Will burying dead trees after a wildfire keep their carbon locked up?
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Will burying dead trees after a wildfire keep their carbon locked up?

New Scientist · May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

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

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