Preservation and Restoration of Ireland's Peatlands Will Reduce the Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere

Authors

Jade Chapman, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Classification

Empirical Undergraduate

Abstract

Climate change, and the e¬ffects of climate change, are of critical importance to the planet and to those who inhabit it. Trees are being planted throughout the world, but they may not be the most efficient way to capture carbon from the atmosphere. This study performed an extensive literature search to determine the relevance of peatlands in capturing carbon. We found that less nitrogen is needed to capture carbon in peatlands than other types of soils, and that overall, the preservation and restoration of Ireland’s peatlands are a key part in combatting climate change by reducing the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Jean Sumrall

Department/Program

Geosciences

Submission Type

in-person poster

DOI

10.58809/ATMV3524

Date

4-20-2022

Rights

Copyright the Author(s)

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Recommended Citation

Chapman, Jade (2022) "Preservation and Restoration of Ireland's Peatlands Will Reduce the Amount of Carbon Dioxide in the Atmosphere," SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2022, Article 54.
DOI: 10.58809/ATMV3524
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2022/iss2022/54