Peat: Not a “darling”
Question: What is peat? Is it soil? Why does it form in some places and not others? The word “peat” in the 1500s was used to describe a “merry young […]
Monthly Archives: August 2014
What is permafrost?
Question: Melting permafrost seems to be in the news a lot lately. What is permafrost and what happens when it melts? Answer: Permafrost, which is mostly located at high latitudes […]
