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Peat. Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter. It is unique to natural areas called peatlands, bogs, mires, moors, or muskegs. [1][2] Sphagnum moss, also called peat moss, is one of the most common components in peat, although many other plants can contribute.
Peat in Finland. Finland is one of the last countries in the world still burning peat. [1] Peat has high global warming emissions and environmental concerns. It can be compared to brown coal (lignite) or even worse than this lowest rank of coal. Peat is considered the most harmful energy source for global warming in Finland.
In addition, the commercial extraction of peat for energy production is widely practiced in Northern European countries, such as Russia, Sweden, Finland, Ireland and the Baltic states. [3] Tropical peatlands comprise 0.25% of Earth's terrestrial land surface but store 3% of all soil and forest carbon stocks. [28]
The Flow Country (Scottish Gaelic: Dùthaich nam Boglaichean) [1] is a vast area of bog peatland in Caithness and Sutherland, northern Scotland. It is the largest blanket bog in Europe, and covers about 4,000 km 2 (1,500 sq mi). It is an area of deep peat, dotted with bog pools and a very important habitat for wildlife, as well as climate ...
Lithuania (/ ˌlɪθjuˈeɪniə / ⓘ LITH-ew-AY-nee-ə; [13] Lithuanian: Lietuva [lʲiətʊˈvɐ]), officially the Republic of Lithuania (Lithuanian: Lietuvos Respublika [lʲiətʊˈvoːs rʲɛsˈpʊblʲɪkɐ]), is a country in the Baltic region of Europe. [a] It is one of three Baltic states and lies on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea.
In addition to France and Germany, other European countries that placed bans on the cultivation and sale of GMOs include Austria, Hungary, Greece, and Luxembourg. [52] Poland has also tried to institute a ban, with backlash from the European Commission. [53] Bulgaria effectively banned cultivation of genetically modified organisms on 18 March ...
7. Twinkies. When it comes to snack cakes, Twinkies are one of America's most iconic, but they are not a universal treat. Overseas, these cream-filled spongecakes are banned because they contain ...
In 2009, Bolivia became the first country to banish animal abuse and harm in circuses. [1] The United States of America is the only country in the world that has banned killing horses for consumption, [citation needed] and India have banned killing cows for consumption in some of its states. [citation needed]