Peatlands, like the ones in the North York Moors, are a key carbon store and extracting peat releases emissions, damaging key wildlife habitatsThousands of us are unwittingly contributing to devastating damage to the UK’s most important carbon store, our peatlands, essential in the fight against climate change. But The Wildlife Trusts say the ban should be immediate to stop thousands more tons of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere. Peatlands, like the ones above in the North York Moors, are a key carbon store – the largest in the UK. Have your say in our comments belowImage: Adam Gerrard/Daily Mirror)Ailis Watt, The Trusts’ Peat Policy Officer, said: “These losses are irrecoverable, gigantic and unjustifiable. It has to stop.”The Wildlife Trusts are urging the public to respond to the Government consultation – open until March 18.

Source: Daily Mirror February 20, 2022 17:45 UTC