TY - JOUR
T1 - Healing Peatlands to Protect Our Planet
AU - Quadra, Gabrielle R.
AU - Käärmelahti, Sannimari A.
AU - Fritz, Christian
AU - Temmink, Ralph
PY - 2024/3
Y1 - 2024/3
N2 - Peat is interesting; it is very wet and made from old plants and animals breaking down very slowly. Even though peatlands are just 3% of the land, they lock away 30% of Earth’s carbon. But sometimes people mess things up by draining the peatlands and digging up the peat, which releases carbon into the atmosphere and contributes to the warming of our planet. But do not worry; we can save the day! We can put water back in the peatlands to bring them back to life so they can lock carbon again. Sphagnum—the Latin name of a peat moss—is the hero here! This special moss can support peat formation and be used for gardening and growing food. Ready to help save peatlands and protect the planet? Keep reading!
AB - Peat is interesting; it is very wet and made from old plants and animals breaking down very slowly. Even though peatlands are just 3% of the land, they lock away 30% of Earth’s carbon. But sometimes people mess things up by draining the peatlands and digging up the peat, which releases carbon into the atmosphere and contributes to the warming of our planet. But do not worry; we can save the day! We can put water back in the peatlands to bring them back to life so they can lock carbon again. Sphagnum—the Latin name of a peat moss—is the hero here! This special moss can support peat formation and be used for gardening and growing food. Ready to help save peatlands and protect the planet? Keep reading!
U2 - 10.3389/frym.2024.1124589
DO - 10.3389/frym.2024.1124589
M3 - Article
SN - 2296-6846
VL - 12
JO - Frontiers for Young Minds
JF - Frontiers for Young Minds
M1 - 1124589
ER -