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Peat Bogs to the Rescue?

November 19, 2021

Intact peatlands are enormous carbon sinks and can help to curb global warming. But many of these wetlands are drained and now release large amounts of greenhouse gases. Is this reversible with reflooding?

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The humble sand is actually one of the world's top commodities. But its supply is not infinite. In Germany, the construction industry uses up massive amounts of this natural resource. How could we excavate and use the material more sustainably?

 

 

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