Friday, 2 April 2021

For Peat's Sake!

Peat bogs store huge amounts of carbon. Bogs are consequently of considerable importance in countering climate change. In spite of this, these 'wetlands' are 'raided' to extract potting compost for gardeners. A number of 'climate concerned' gardeners have now demanded a UK ban on peat compost (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/apr/02/climate-concerned-gardeners-demand-uk-ban-on-peat-compost). The signatories note that, the current 'gentleman's agreement', to reduce the use of peat compost is not working. In deed, only 1 of the 20 leading garden retailers will end the sale of peat compost in 2021. Alternatives to peat have been available for decades and government regulation (that was promised some time back) is clearly needed.
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Sandwich Island Saga 35. Red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata)

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