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Study reveals peatlands may have less capacity to store carbon than predicted

Study reveals peatlands may have less capacity to store carbon than predicted
Phys.org Monday 14 September 2026, 13:00 UTC 1 min read
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A new study has revealed that peatlands may break under their own weight before they reach their carbon storage potential.

A new study has revealed that peatlands may break under their own weight before they reach their carbon storage potential.
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