Colossal peat bog discovered in Congo - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news...
May 27, 2014
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"A vast peatland has been discovered in a remote part of Congo-Brazzaville. The bog covers an area the size of England and is thought to contain billions of tonnes of peat.
Scientists say investigating the carbon-rich material could shed light on 10,000 years of environmental change in this little-studied region."
- Mark H
"Because the area holds so much organic matter it means a large amount of carbon is locked into the ground. The scientists say analysing this material, which is thousands of years old, will help them to learn more about the Congo Basin's role in the world's past and present climate."
- Mark H