Ancient peat bog on WA's south coast is a portal to a forgotten world | Landline | ABC Australia

Rangers and scientists in Western Australia have found an ecological 'time capsule' beneath a famous white-sand beach.

The ancient peat bog contains organic material from thousands of years ago, and could provide vital lessons for today’s changing climate.

Landline’s Emily Smith reports.

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