Wildfire emissions were the single biggest source of greenhouse gases in 2021 but they were not included in Canada’s total emissions because they aren’t directly under human control
Emissions from wildfires hit a new record in 2021, producing more greenhouse gases than the oil and gas sector and heavy industry combined.
But they were not included when Canada tallied its total emissions for the year, because wildfires aren’t considered to be directly under human control.
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