Charcoal produced by wildfires could trap carbon for hundreds of years and help mitigate climate change, according to new research. A new study quantifies the important role that charcoal plays in helping to compensate for carbon emissions from fires. Researchers say that this charcoal could effectively 'lock away' a considerable amount of carbon for years to come.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190805134012.htm