Turf is a very inefficient source of heat but Irelands’ main electrical plants are heated by peat. Yet, as we drove through the peat lands, a tiny portion of which is being conserved, we noticed signs against wind mills.
The fellow who started the Irish conservation movement (now supported by EU) was Dutch. A scientist, he was studying bogs but had to travel to Ireland for field studies since all the bogs in Holland have long gone. When he realized Ireland’s bogs were about to go the same route, he financed a conservation effort which earned him international recognition. Ironically, much of the peat moss still produced in Ireland is sent to Holland for use in their tulip beds.
Well, I live in bog country - my back field is a bit boggy. Maybe I can make some money on this property yet!
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