Peat extraction, trade and use in Europe: a material flow analysis

Peat is a fossil material used as a component of horticultural growing media as well as fuel. In a context of climate debates, several European countries have decided to address greenhouse gas emissions from peat extraction and use. In this situation, reliable data on peat amounts are needed as a ba...

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Main Authors: Olivier Hirschler, Bernhard Osterburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society 2022-08-01
Series:Mires and Peat
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Online Access:http://mires-and-peat.net/media/map28/map28_24.pdf