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The business of bogs

The business of bogs

FromLiving Planet


The business of bogs

FromLiving Planet

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Peat bogs are enormous carbon sinks. They store twice the amount of carbon dioxide compared to the planet's forests. But ever since people discovered peat was useful for gardening, farming and heating, they've been digging it up, selling it, and releasing gigantic amounts of CO2 in the process. Now, Germany wants to keep its peat in the ground and is on the hunt for more sustainable alternatives.
Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (49)

Every Thursday, a new episode of Living Planet brings you environment stories from around the world, digging deeper into topics that touch our lives every day. The prize-winning, weekly half-hour radio magazine and podcast is produced by Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster - visit dw.com/environment for more.