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The peat bogs of Ireland are an iconic part of its rural landscape. But a fierce donnybrook has erupted over the harvesting of peat, known locally as turf cutting. Recently enacted European Union ...

The peat bogs of Ireland are an iconic part of its rural landscape. But a fierce donnybrook has erupted over the harvesting of peat, known locally as turf cutting. Recently enacted European Union ...

The harvesting of peat moss used by gardeners and the nursery industry to improve drainage and retain water in soil contributes to climate change, according to an Oregon State University Extension ...

We live in an area that has a lot of wetlands that have been impacted in negative ways. Some wetlands have dried up over time, due mostly to development resulting in lowering the surface-water table.

The harvesting of peat moss used by gardeners and the nursery industry to improve drainage and retain water in soil contributes to climate change, according to an Oregon State University Extension ...

In the story, I quoted from a policy statement prepared by the UK Royal Horticultural Society, which is concerned about the effects of global peat extraction on wildlife habitats. They’re so concerned ...

What’s in the potting soil that you are using? Chances are, if you are like most gardeners, you don’t really know. It’s dark brown, it’s moist and it looks like, well … potting soil. But, if you’re ...

CLONBULLOGUE, Ireland (Reuters) -As wind turbines on the horizon churn out clean energy, John Smyth bends to stack damp peat - the cheap, smoky fuel he has harvested for half a century. The ...

A cold rain fell recently in the November woods, with drops collecting on the needles of white pines and glistening on a swath of fallen oak leaves. It was a perfect day to visit the remnants of an ...

Environmental advocates are looking to protect peatland in Saskatchewan’s north, saying it's a climate-critical ecosystem threatened by mining. The Wildlife Conservation Society recently released a ...