New mapping data has shown 80% of England's peatlands to be dry and damaged. The government said the findings, shown on an ...

The government said the findings, shown on an open source map, external, presented a worrying picture, with degraded peat emitting ... As vital carbon sinks, healthy peatlands can help tackle ...

Gardeners are being urged to check the bags of compost they buy from garden centres and supermarkets, as they must be clearly ...

Protecting and restoring Ireland's peatlands is not only a legal or technical challenge but a delicate balancing act ...

Once drained, the peat dries out, triggering the decomposition of accumulated organic matter and converting these vital carbon sinks into carbon sources. If left unprotected and dry, peatlands ...