Ancient Peatland at the Heart of Climate Debate Still Growing After 43,600 Years
A vast peatland more than 43,600 years old and rising to eight metres in height is drawing fresh attention for what it reveals about carbon storage, ecosystem resilience and long-term climate stability. The site, highlighted by BBC Wildlife Magazine, underscores how some of the planet’s oldest living landscapes continue to accumulate organic matter even under changing environmental conditions.
