Peat: Climate killer and big business

Peat: Climate killer and big business

Author: DW October 4, 2023 Duration: 29:59
Peat is big business and great for farming. But it's also an increasing climate problem. Because when taken out of wetlands and dried, it emits lots of CO2. While Germany is trying to limit use and production, demand to source it from other countries is increasing. Are there more sustainable methods? World in Progress talks to peat producers and experts to find out.

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