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Peat distribution in the World

Peatland soils store a large amount of carbon but there is a grave risk that much of this will be lost as peatland ecosystems worldwide are being converted for agriculture, plantations and bioenergy. Conservation and restoration of tropical peatlands should be considered a global priority.

Year: 2014

From collection: The Natural Fix? - The Role of Ecosystems in Climate Mitigation

Cartographer: Riccardo Pravettoni

Tags: Change Climate Green House

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