My friends are big fans of bonfires, but I’m feeling ashen

Grist
By Ask Umbra®Mar 7, 2016, 6:00 am78 pts
Q. Dear Umbra, I am a member of a group dedicated to the preservation of a local wetland. Every year, we celebrate Earth Hour with a community bonfire. The members of the group assure me that there is no environmental impact because burning wood releases the same amount of carbon as leaving the wood to decay on…

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