Are you aware that wetlands store the largest amount of carbon per unit area, even outperforming forests as natural carbon cupboards? And did you know that
peat contains up to 44% of all soil carbon? But what exactly is peat?
A peatland is a type of wetland found in various parts of the world but mostly in the Northern Hemisphere. Peat soil is a natural ally against climate change and is an important wildlife haven. But peatland environments are under increasing threat from overexploitation and other degrading activities. And when these precious habitats are damaged, all that stored
CO₂ is released back into the atmosphere.
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