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Preserving instead of extracting peat in Ireland

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Olaf Müller
November 5, 2021

For decades, Ireland's peat was the country's prime energy source, yet its preservation is an important cornerstone for climate protection. Residents of Abbeyleix decided to rescue this biotope from destruction.

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