Peatlands are unique wetland ecosystems formed over thousands of years by the accumulation of partially decayed plant material. Covering just 10% of Minnesota, they store an astounding 37% of the ...

Peatlands are "terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing," per the International Peatland Society. They are located on every ...

According to a predictive model, the microalgae present in peat bogs could offset up to 14% of future CO2 emissions, thanks to their photosynthetic activity. This conclusion was reached by basing the ...

Germany's Fraunhofer ISE and partners have tested different PV systems on peatland and have pointed out the importance of ...

For centuries, peatlands—also known as swamps ... Unlike typical soil, peat forms when dead plants sink into oxygen-poor, waterlogged ground, preventing full decomposition.