Congo Basin’s ‘Ancient Carbon’ Leaking into Atmosphere from Peatland Lakes

A pioneering study by ETH Zurich has discovered that large blackwater lakes in the central Congo Basin are releasing carbon that has been stored for thousands of years. The findings challenge the long-held scientific belief that these massive tropical peatlands serve as permanent, stable carbon sinks.

Li Na

February 23, 2026741 views

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