New figures suggest peat soils cover 13% more area than previous peat soil maps, which are useful in land use planning—with peat soils critical in absorbing greenhouse gases (GHG) and helping to meet some of Ireland’s most pressing environmental challenges. New figures suggest peat soils cover 13% more area than previous peat soil maps, which are useful in land use planning—with peat soils critical in absorbing greenhouse gases (GHG) and helping to meet some of Ireland’s most pressing environmental challenges. Earth Sciences Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Irish peat soils are far more vast than previously known, suggests study
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