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Peatland fires in the United Kingdom have released an estimated 800,000 tonnes of carbon over the past two decades, with emissions set to rise dramatically as global temperatures increase, a new study has revealed. If the planet warms by just 2°C, emissions from these fires could surge by at least 60%, reaching an annual average of 3.8 million tonnes of carbon, according to findings published in Environmental Research Letters. The study highlights the severe environmental impact of peatland fires, equating the projected emissions increase to those produced annually by 133 commercial aircraft, 820,800 passenger vehicles, or 414,000 homes. Peatlands, a type of wetland, cover about 9% of the UK’s land area and are among the world’s most effective carbon sinks. In a healthy state, they a...

Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, has taken a groundbreaking step in climate adaptation by launching Africa’s first Heat Action Plan (HAP) to tackle the growing threat of extreme heat. The initiative was unveiled during the first-ever African Urban Heat Summit on February 6, 2025, organized by Freetown’s city government and Climate Resilience for All (CRA), a global climate adaptation NGO. The summit brought together African mayors, policymakers, and climate experts to discuss urban heat resilience. Sierra Leone’s Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh and Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr introduced the HAP, emphasizing its importance in protecting vulnerable communities from rising temperatures. “Extreme heat is disrupting lives, straining healthcare systems, and threatening economic st...

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UK Peatland Fires Release Massive Carbon Emissions, Set to Rise with Climate Change temperatures rise by 2°C

Freetown Share Africa First Heat Action Plan to Combat Rising Temperatures