New peatland coalition targets cutting climate change, saving thousands of lives
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme
– Drained and burned peatlands are responsible for up to 5 per cent of anthropogenic carbon emissions
– Peat carbon stocks hold the equivalent of at least 60 per cent of all atmospheric carbon
– 2015 Indonesian peat fires contributed to 100,000 premature deaths and cost US$ 16.1 billion
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