In the early Holocene, West Siberian peatlands started storing carbon. Today, 11,700 years later, the lowland holds 70 billion tonnes, but thawing puts the store at risk

The West Siberian Lowland, home to the world's largest peatland, has stored carbon for over 11,700 years, holding around 70 billion metric tonnes. However, thawing permafrost threatens this vital carbon sink, potentially releasing greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

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