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Kerry TD says decision to stop peat harvesting daft

Jan 15, 2021 11:56 By radiokerrynews
Kerry TD says decision to stop peat harvesting daft
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Bord na Mona has announced that it has stopped peat harvesting indefinitely. It comes as pressure grows on companies to end the use of fossil

Bord na Mona has announced that it has stopped peat harvesting indefinitely.

It comes as pressure grows on companies to end the use of fossil fuels and cut carbon emissions.

It means that peat briquettes will run out in 2024 - but peat moss compost is expected to run out this summer.

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Kerry Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae thinks it's a daft decision.

 

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