Scientists Map Vast Peat Swamps, a Storehouse of Carbon, in Central Africa



By HENRY FOUNTAIN

The peatlands, covering an area the size of New York State, contain billions of tons of stored carbon but are vulnerable to warming and development.

Published: January 11, 2017 at 01:00AM

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