Over the past few centuries, and likely before then, men harvesting peat in European bogs have struck upon remarkable and, to the peat cutters, no doubt frightening discoveries. More than a ...

For a long time peat has been popular for growing plants, due to its high nutrient value. However, harvesting peat releases carbon into the atmosphere, which is why many are now seeking peat ...

When these decay, they are converted into that substance called peat, which consists almost entirely of roots, stems and leaves matted together. In some countries, the accumulation of such ...

Environmentalists, the government, and gardening organisations all agree that the use of peat should be phased out and replaced by sustainable and if possible, locally sourced alternatives.

Drainage channels were cut to dry out the peat before harvesting. Instead of the water soaking into the peat, it was going into the drains and then more quickly into the rivers. The peatland ...

UV index 1 or low. Property owners on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg want the Manitoba government to address environmental and infrastructure concerns from peat harvesting in the area before ...

Over the past few centuries, and likely before then, men harvesting peat in European bogs have struck upon remarkable and, to the peat cutters, no doubt frightening discoveries. More than a ...