Doreen King and Mark McCorry discuss the critical restoration of peatlands in Ireland, focusing on initiatives to reduce carbon emissions from degraded areas. Their project involves rewetting bogs to allow natural ecosystems to heal and function as carbon sinks. The article notes the substantial carbon emissions from Ireland's peatlands, reaching 21.6 million metric tons annually. Additionally, it captures local traditions, including the use of turf for heating, underscoring the balance between traditional practices and necessary climate action.
"Rewetting bogs is all about reducing the carbon emissions from the bare peatlands," says Doreen King, emphasizing the importance of restoring natural ecosystems for carbon sequestration.
According to the 2022 UN report, degraded peatlands in Ireland emit the equivalent of 21.6m metric tons of CO2 each year, highlighting urgent climate action needs.
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