Nisa Novita

“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.

“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.