Peatlands in the Peruvian Amazon (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Peatlands in the Peruvian Amazon

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Peatlands in some parts of the world, including Canada, Siberia and Southeast Asia, have already turned into significant carbon sources. The same fate may be coming soon for the Peruvian peatlands.

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Arizona State University/Samantha Lloyd

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