Peat bogs are so wet, and contain so little oxygen, that when plants die and fall into the bog, they’re unable to decompose. That means that all the carbon is kept in the wetland, rather than being released as the organic matter breaks down. But when drained or mined, peat bogs go from being a carbon sink to a carbon source, releasing centuries of carbon into the atmosphere. In this reel, find out what you can do instead as a home gardener. SUBSCRIBE to planet maine at mainepublic.org/planetmain

A peat bog restoration project in Northern Ireland is helping to create cleaner drinking water while tackling climate change. The bog is located on the shores of Lough Bradan in County Tyrone, which supplies the Omagh and Drumquin areas with water. #COP26BBC | BBC News NI