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Yahoo News source @yahoo.com Β· Sunnyvale, California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈΒ· 2w

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Scientists issue warning after discovering 'ancient' threat that could soon be released: 'We were surprised'
Further research is needed to understand the impact of carbon release from peatlands in the Congo Basin, highlighting the importance of addressing critical climate issues.
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Yahoo News source @yahoo.com Β· Sunnyvale, California πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈΒ· Feb 24

#Peatlands #ClimateChange #CarbonSequestration

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How a greening Arctic might be kick-starting a dangerous feedback loop
While the expansion of peatlands is currently sequestering carbon, the risk of degradation and wildfires poses a threat of releasing stored carbon back into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.