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Ancient bogs reveal a hidden 15,000-year climate shift

Researchers discovered that ancient peat bogs grew rapidly when the Southern Westerly Winds suddenly shifted thousands of years ago. These wind changes affected both peatland carbon storage and how the Southern Ocean absorbed CO₂. Today the winds are shifting southward again, driven by climate change. Scientists warn this could disrupt natural carbon sinks and worsen droughts and wildfires.

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