This mass extinction has long been linked to a large and abrupt release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, but the exact source of this emission has been unknown. (sciencedaily.com)
Global vegetation fire emissions typically constitute a third of total releases of carbon dioxide, the main heat - trapping emission, annually (1). (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
But the idea is not inherently good for limiting releases of carbon dioxide. (green.blogs.nytimes.com)