- Stretching across vast regions of the northern half of the world, peatlands play an important role in the global climate system. But much of the permanently frozen land will thaw this century. This will release warming gases at a rate that could be 30-50% greater than previous estimates. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53726487 6 comments science
- Climate change: Warming world will be 'devastating' for frozen peatlands - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53726487 8 comments climate
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