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The underappreciated potential of peatlands in global climate change mitigation strategies

The underappreciated potential of peatlands in global climate change mitigation strategies

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The underappreciated potential of peatlands in global climate change mitigation strategies

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The underappreciated potential of peatlands in global climate change mitigation strategies

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Nature communications, 2018-03, Vol.9 (1), p.1071-7, Article 1071

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Soil carbon sequestration and avoidable emissions through peatland restoration are both strategies to tackle climate change. Here we compare their potential and environmental costs regarding nitrogen and land demand. In the event that no further areas are exploited, drained peatlands will cumulatively release 80.8 Gt carbon and 2.3 Gt nitrogen. Thi...

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The underappreciated potential of peatlands in global climate change mitigation strategies

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_c496d05b00e64fee848dde053aa2de4c

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_c496d05b00e64fee848dde053aa2de4c

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2041-1723

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2041-1723

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10.1038/s41467-018-03406-6

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