Eighty percent of England's peatlands are dry and degraded, mapping shows

Healthy peatlands can help tackle the climate crisis but degraded peat emits carbon and contributes to global heatingNew mapping of England's peatlands has revealed that 80% of the habitats are dry and degraded.Scientists mapped England's peatlands and peaty soils for the first time using satellite imagery, artificial intelligence and in-depth data analysis to create the most complete map to date, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said. Continue reading...