Tag: carbon storage
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Peatland Viruses May Shape Carbon Storage and Ecosystem Health, Study Finds
Viruses in peatlands may influence carbon storage and ecosystem health Peatlands, vast reservoirs of ancient carbon, are home to a hidden microbial world where viruses could play an unexpectedly active role. A recent international study led by researchers from the University of Edinburgh, University of Aberdeen, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison suggests that viruses found…
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Peatland Viruses May Be Hidden Key to Ecosystem Health and Carbon Storage
New Insights from Peatland Virology Peatlands, vast carbon-rich landscapes found in cold, waterlogged regions, are known for storing immense amounts of carbon. A growing body of research now highlights an unexpected player in this delicate balance: viruses that inhabit peat soils. A collaborative study led by scientists from the Universities of Edinburgh and Aberdeen in…
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Peatlands at Risk: The World’s Largest Carbon Reservoir Faces Release Threats
Overview: Peatlands as a Global Carbon Reservoir Peatlands cover a small portion of the Earth’s surface but store a disproportionate share of the planet’s soil carbon. Recent reporting from Caitlin Hayes, shared with the Cornell Chronicle newsroom, highlights how this vast reservoir—estimates place it at several hundred gigatons of carbon—faces increasing risk as climate change…
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Peatlands Under Threat: A Huge Carbon Reservoir at Risk of Release
The Hidden Giant: Peatlands as a Global Carbon Reservoir Peatlands—wetland ecosystems saturated with partially decayed vegetation—contain an immense store of carbon. Across the globe, these spongy landscapes hold more carbon than all the world’s forests combined, a striking statistic that underscores their climate importance. But a growing body of research indicates that this carbon reserve…