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  1. "There is more carbon stored in peatlands than in all the above-ground vegetation in the world. They account for 3% of landmass, but hold at least 30% of soil carbon. Seventy per cent of the UK’s drinking water starts its journey on peatlands, where the bogs not only filter but also slow water, helping to mitigate flooding. This is why draining, extracting and turning peat into agricultural land has consequences"

    #Environment #Peat #Bogs #Nature

    theguardian.com/environment/20

  2. I seem to have a thing for #boardwalks and #bogs. Oh and I played #hooky from work this afternoon for a very short #hike (really, nobody gets anything done the afternoon of #ThanksgivingEve) #WilsonMountain #DedhamMa