Hokkaido University: Tropical Peatlands are a Major Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
January 30, 2026
January 30, 2026
HOKKAIDO, Japan, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- Hokkaido University issued the following news release:
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Tropical peatlands are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions
Using a new method to track groundwater levels and greenhouse gas emissions, researchers uncover the climate impact of Southeast Asia's peatlands.
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In Indonesia, Malaysia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, vast areas spanning up to 300,000 square kilometers have e . . .
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Tropical peatlands are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions
Using a new method to track groundwater levels and greenhouse gas emissions, researchers uncover the climate impact of Southeast Asia's peatlands.
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In Indonesia, Malaysia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, vast areas spanning up to 300,000 square kilometers have e . . .