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Rewetting peatlands may curb warming-driven CO₂ emissions

Rewetting peatlands may curb warming-driven CO₂ emissions
Phys.org Thursday 10 September 2026, 17:20 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Peatlands store large amounts of carbon. However, when they are drained, they can become substantial sources of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO₂).

Peatlands store large amounts of carbon. However, when they are drained, they can become substantial sources of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO₂).
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