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Abbeyleix Bog, Co Laois Photo: Niall Sargent
Biodiversity

‘Crucial climate weapon’ – urgent need to protect and restore our peatlands

October 23rd, 2019 Continued drainage and degradation of Ireland’s bogs will ensure that we lose one of our crucial weapons in our efforts to avoid climate catastrophe, a leading peatland expert has warned. Speaking at a hearing of the Climate Action Committee this afternoon, UCD’s Dr Florence Renou-Wilson said that Read more…

By Niall Sargent, 3 yearsOctober 23, 2019 ago
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