NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration - On a typical day in August, our satellites detect approximately 10,000 active fires

On a typical day in August, our satellites detect approximately 10,000 active fires.

Scientists have found a way to determine how much carbon dioxide and other pollutants all these fires contribute to the atmosphere in a given year.

Learn about emissions in 2014: http://go.nasa.gov/1JbB5B9 ‪#‎EarthRightNow‬