Peat moss

This is Wild · Oct 15, 2026 · 31m

Peat moss might seem like an ordinary ingredient in potting soil, but the peatlands it comes from are some of the most powerful carbon sinks on the planet! In northern Canada, these vast, waterlogged landscapes store billions of tonnes of carbon. But they’re increasingly at risk.

In this episode of This Is Wild, host Aliya Jasmine explores the Hudson and James Bay Lowlands, one of the largest continuous peatland systems on Earth. These wetlands are vital for wildlife, the climate and the First Nations communities who call them home. Now, plans for industrial development are raising urgent…