peatlands

Northern Peatlands Contain Twice as Much Carbon as Previously Thought

October 21, 2019

New findings double potential emissions from these areas, with big implications for climate modeling.
Peat Fires Choking Southeast Asia Pose a New Threat to Global Climate

November 19, 2015

The Indonesian peat fires that have been choking cities across Southeast Asia with a yellow haze are creating more than a local menace—burning peat releases immense stores of CO2, contributing to global warming.

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Northern Peatlands Contain Twice as Much Carbon as Previously Thought

October 21, 2019

New findings double potential emissions from these areas, with big implications for climate modeling.
Peat Fires Choking Southeast Asia Pose a New Threat to Global Climate

November 19, 2015

The Indonesian peat fires that have been choking cities across Southeast Asia with a yellow haze are creating more than a local menace—burning peat releases immense stores of CO2, contributing to global warming.

Northern Peatlands Contain Twice as Much Carbon as Previously Thought

Peat Fires Choking Southeast Asia Pose a New Threat to Global Climate

Northern Peatlands Contain Twice as Much Carbon as Previously Thought

Peat Fires Choking Southeast Asia Pose a New Threat to Global Climate