Restoring Peatlands to Fight Climate Change | Charlotte News

Scientists and investors are racing to save North Carolina’s vast, carbon-rich peatlands—once drained for failed farming, now releasing 130,000 tons of CO2 yearly—by blocking ditches, restoring water, and reintroducing native species. Led by Pantheon Regeneration, the project taps into carbon credit markets to fund restoration across a million acres along the Eastern Seaboard, turning ancient wetlands into climate warriors and wildlife havens while reviving endangered species like red wolves and migratory birds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/acd15f2975b1c974