Tag: Peatlands

Musings in a climate crisis, wrestling with the big ideas, ups and downs of a newbie activist

Deep in an isolated moorland, a burnt-out group of activists receives a visitor.

14 min read Emma Brown

Gateway to the Gods

DNA ancestry testing reveals a surprising connection to peatlands.

7 min read Alex Turner

Building new hope

3 min read Hazel Morfett

How to build a bog

Step 1: Take a lake. Surround it with plant life, like reeds or pine forest. The plants will thrive there, so close to the water. They will drink from

5 min read Clare Diston

The Call of the Bog

Mia’s first scientific expedition to the bog turned out to be her last.

3 min read Lara da Rocha

Sally’s Staying With Me

Peatlands are revered for their efficient carbon storage but Alex has other ideas

3 min read Sophia Cheng