Nisa Novita

“But this also means they can become a 'carbon bomb' when they are drained or burned, because that carbon can be rapidly released into the atmosphere.”

Nisa Novita · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03

She warned that drained or burned peatlands can rapidly release stored carbon into the atmosphere.

“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.