Permafrost peatlands in Europe, western Siberia nearing tipping point: Study

Frozen wetlands in Europe and western Siberia store up to 39 billion tonnes of carbon

Despite the climate crisis, Scotland is burning as much carbon-rich peatland as it did in the 1980s

On average, 1,900 hectares of peatland are burned each year

More research, investment needed to protect Congo basin peatlands, finds report

Peatlands face threat from hydrocarbon exploration, hydroelectric dams & climate change

UK can reduce 37% of its CO2 emissions by restoring ecosystems: Report

The country’s landscapes can store carbon and absorb a third of the emissions, the report says

Global Eco Watch: Dust causing rapid snow and ice melt in western Himalayas

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Arctic forest fires caused by global warming can jeopardise climate goals: Study

Around 146 million tonnes of carbon was released in the 2019 and 2020 fires in the Arctic

ASEAN nations adopt transboundary haze monitoring system

System would keep an eye on fire-emitting hot spots across the region to curb emissions