PIPES: Pollutants In PEatlands from sink to Source

Thanks to all who came to our first #PeatMetal webinar & to Peter for kicking us off in style. You can find the recording here bit.ly/3VNwd15. Next up @richard_fewster with an overview of the @PIPES_project 24/04/24. Sign up here peatmetal.com/workshops/ #PeatlandsMatter

Distributions of peatland contaminants remain poorly understood worldwide. The @PIPES_project aims to address this crucial knowledge gap using a global network of sites, including this bog in Co. Mayo, R.O.I.

So many peatlands exist close to industrial hotspots, e.g. blanket bogs at Cave Hill, NI. Their proximity risks high accumulation of toxic pollutants, but peatland contaminants remain poorly constrained worldwide. The PIPES project aims to address this crucial research gap.

It's #WorldWetlandsDay! In addition to C, peatlands are important sinks for pollutants (e.g., heavy metals). Peatland degradation and decomposition under climatic and ecohydrological change risks remobilisation. Follow us for exciting, new results on this pressing issue!

Welcome to new research fellow @richard_fewster! @LeverhulmeTrust