Fire Damage in Peat Bog (IMAGE) McMaster University Caption Climate change and human activities threaten the natural state of peat bogs, such as this Alberta peatland that served as a research station. Credit McMaster University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.