Mapping of England’s Peatlands Finds 80% Have Become Degraded

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By Paige BennettMay 14, 2025, 3:27 pm298 ptsTop
Scientists have now comprehensively mapped peatlands in England, and their work has revealed that 80% of the country’s peatlands and peat soils have become dry or degraded. Using a combination of satellite imagery and AI technology along with data analysis of existing and new field data, scientists developed…

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