# Angola’s Peatlands Are at Least Four Times Larger Than Thought

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- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-20 11:13 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/angola-peatlands-that-slow-climate-change-seen-four-times-bigger?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a86e144c69d29000181ad4f

> A new study found that Angola’s peatlands are at least four times larger than initially estimated. They regulate water flow in southern Africa’s biggest river systems and store carbon that contributes to climate warming.