VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-09-03
“Peatlands are incredibly effective carbon stores because their waterlogged conditions slow decomposition, allowing carbon to accumulate underground for thousands of years,”
Nisa Novita · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03
A peatland researcher explained how peatlands act as long-term carbon stores.
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