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COP26 is a huge conference of world leaders and other important delegates on tackling climate change. Since it's held in Scotland this year, we're taking the opportunity to shout about something we need to recognise globally if we're serious about global warming. Scotland's peatlands are starting to be recognised as hugely important habitats, but there are many more around the world which are being actively degraded. COP26 is an ideal time to push for more peatland protections worldwide.
Peatlands are a key to reducing carbon emissions. Watch this short video.
Here are 1️⃣2️⃣ things you might know about #peatlands! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNfRgjF6 via Wetlands International and Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European…
A new study finds only 17 per cent of the world’s peatlands are in protected areas, a vast under-protection considering how critical they are to carbon storage, biodiversity and water regulation. But it also highlights gaps in data about this vital ecosystem.
Peatland degradation can trigger release of stored carbon. A UN report underlined ways to map and monitor them
Peatlands and peat bogs: precious environments that urgently need our protection Peatlands are extraordinary environments, which now cover just 2-3% of our planet’s surface. Home to a fascinating range of native plants and wildlife, peatlands form unique ecosystems that support incredible flora and fauna. Many…
Studying and restoring Canada’s peatlands and their carbon storage superpower
Environmental science and conservation news
Environmental science and conservation news
Peatlands will become a major source of greenhouse gases as the permafrost thaws.
This project explored the unique ecological, historical, and cultural role of peatland in North Carolina, and examined restoration and design strategies for these sensitive landscapes
Indonesian peatlands are important to many people: farmers, bureaucrats, businesspeople, and conservationists. But preserving this value for everyone will mean listening to everyone’s concerns.
Permafrost thaw may greatly increase emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) from northern permafrost peatlands, research shows. Nitrous oxide is a strong greenhouse gas: 300 times more powerful per unit mass in warming the climate than carbon dioxide.
Anna gives us an update on her peatland restoration work and the most difficult site yet.
Peat is a type of soil rich in organic matter. They store huge amounts of carbon, which we want them to keep locked up -- otherwise this worsens climate change. Unfortunately 80% of the UK's peatlands are in bad shape and contributing to climate change. This was one of the worst sites we have ever seen -- how did it get this bad, and what can we do about it? Read the blog: https://www.carboncentre.org/post/the-complex-nature-of-peatland-restoration
This clip is from our recent feature on ITV's Border Life. Dr Emily Taylor shows off some of the sphagnum from Forestry and Land Scotland''s peatland restoration site in Dumfries and Galloway. If you want to know more about peat, check out our peatland FAQ here: https://www.carboncentre.org/post/the-peatlands-faq
South Dee is a Forest to Bog site in Dumfries and Galloway. This peatland was afforested - which we now know is bad practice - and so when the trees were harvested, the site was restored. This is hard work, but worth it. Take a look at the change 18 months later. But why is peat so important? • It can store carbon forever, continually - unlike other habitats, which have a natural 'ceiling' to how much carbon they can store, such as woodlands. • It is so important in tackling climate change - 80% of the UK's peatlands are degraded, and are releasing 4% of our annual greenhouse gas emissions. • Damaged peatland affects our waterways and water cycle. More flooding, more costly interventions to take washed out peat out of our drinking water. • Peatland is a very unique habitat, and so l
Gardening this coming weekend? Grab your garden tools and make sure you have PEAT FREE compost! Peat is a carbon store, unique habitat, and needs to stay in the ground to tackle climate change and provide a home for rare animals. Choose peat free to protect our precious peatlands!
