Peatlands across the Arctic are expanding as the climate warms, research shows

PHYSorg
Jun 19, 2025, 5:00 am83 ptsTrending
Scientists used satellite data, drones and on-the-ground observations to assess the edges of existing peatlands (waterlogged ecosystems that store vast amounts of carbon). The study—led by the University of Exeter—found peatlands in the European and Canadian Arctic have expanded outwards in the last 40 years.

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- twitter
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

Tree Rings Reveal Increasing Rainfall Seasonality in Amazon 126

Nissan confirms its first EV with ‘game-changer’ solid-state batteries is still on track 125

Bloomberg 2025 Electric Vehicle Outlook Report 124

Specter of dams and diversion looms over Southeast Asia’s Salween River 121

Canon Alpha EREV Ute — Can It Be The #1 Big Shot? 117

Inside The Iberian Grid Collapse: What Really Went Wrong 113

Brazil auctions off several Amazon oil sites despite environmentalists and Indigenous protests 112

In Georgia, a runoff looms for Democrats after primary results for public utility commission seat 109

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.