Massive Far North wetlands fire produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions

Posted: 05 Nov 2024

A massive fire in the Far North’s Kaimaumau wetlands in 2022 produced 515,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions - losses that would cost the country millions based on current carbon markets.

More than 600,000 tonnes of carbon were lost to the atmosphere in recent fires at two of New Zealand’s most important wetlands, highlighting the importance of keeping wetlands wet. If these losses had to be paid for, the estimated cost would be about $32 million based on current carbon markets.

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