SMART and NTU Singapore researchers develop method to measure carbon stored in bogs, aiding peatland restoration efforts

Peatlands are the world’s densest natural carbon-storing ecosystem and, when drained by human activities, can release significant amounts of carbon dioxide and become prone to catastrophic fires To implement effective restoration and protection measures, it is critical to understand the shape of raised peatlands (bogs) to determine their carbon storage and water flow patterns An international group of scientists has developed a method to measure carbon stored in bogs, aiding efforts to cut carbon emissions, preserve biodiversity, and prevent wildfires Singapore, 14 March 2024: Researchers at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, and Nanyang