Higher water levels could turn cultivated peatland in the North into a CO₂ sink

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Jan 27, 2026, 9:59 pm129 ptsTrending
In its natural state, peatland is one of the largest carbon stores in nature. This is because the soil is so waterlogged and low in oxygen that dead plant material breaks down very slowly. The plants do not fully decompose but instead accumulate over thousands of years, forming thick layers of peat. When a…

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