Turf wars: High energy bills may thwart Irish government's plans to partially ban peat cutting

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Published on November 22, 2022 - Duration: 01:36s

Turf wars: High energy bills may thwart Irish government's plans to partially ban peat cutting

The debate on peat cutting is nothing new in Ireland.

But as the country faces soaring energy costs, many in rural areas are fighting back.


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