Biodiversity and environment reporter Patrick Greenfield travels to Finnish Lapland to investigate the disappearance of its carbon sink, and its implications for the fight against global heating
Finland has one of the most ambitious carbon-neutral goals in the world: to reach net zero by 2035. If this feels like a bold pledge, there’s good reason for it: two-thirds of the country is covered in forests, that have for decades absorbed more carbon dioxide than they have put out.
But recently, something has changed: Finland’s carbon sink is no longer working. In fact, in barely over a decade, its forests and peatlands have become a net emitter of carbon dioxide … with devastating consequences for the country’s climate goals.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2024/nov/25/a-mystery-in-finnish-lapland-and-what-it-means-for-the-climate-crisis-podcast
Author : Presented by Helen Pidd with Patrick Greenfield; produced by Regina Steffens, Joel Cox; executive producer Sami Kent
Publish date : 2024-11-25 03:00:28
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