Climate Change Threatens , 22,500 Archaeological Sites, Experts Warn.br 'The Independent' reports that experts br say nearly 22,500 archaeological sites br in the U.K. are in danger due to climate change. .br Warmer weather reportedly threatens br artifacts still buried beneath the ground. .br According to experts, increasing temperatures dry out waterlogged soil, reducing its ability to preserve organic materials like wood, leather or textiles. .br The BBC reports that archaeologists working br to uncover a Roman fort along Hadrian's Wall fear br the process is already happening at the site. .br Experts have expressed concern over how br the peatlands, which cover 10 of the U.K., br could be impacted by climate change.br 'The Independent' reports that br these peatlands have been estimated to br contain up to 22,500 archaeological sites. .br According to Historic England, br the peatlands' waterlogged conditions make for, “exceptional preservation of natural br and cultural organic remains.”.br The loss of peatlands would have big br implications for the understanding of the br country’s history but also for our climatic br history and our environmental history, Dr Rosie Everett, Northumbria University, via the BBC.br 'The Independent' reports that the peatlands are also br crucial in Britain's fight against climate change. .br When healthy, the peatlands are capable br of storing vast quantities of carbon.