UQ Bachelor of Environmental Management student Isabella Frew recently took part in the PEATLI Project, looking to restore peatlands by engaging local communities in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. This is her story.
Asia is no stranger to air pollution. Whether it’s car or industrial pollution, countries throughout Asia have been battling pollutants that damage human health and affect the climate. But one culprit is often overlooked – peat.
So what exactly is peat?