Can Finland become carbon neutral by 2035? - BBC Newsnight
December 19, 2019
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13:00Now PlayingCan Finland become carbon neutral by 2035? - BBC Newsnight
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as posted by the channelFinland has an ambitious target - to be carbon neutral in 15 years, by 2035.
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For decades a company called Vapo has harvested peat on an industrial scale.
Peat - decayed vegetation which is then dried - is burnt like a fossil fuel.
As a power source it's dirtier than coal and, after it's been harvested, drained peat-lands continue to emit greenhouse gasses.
So, is Finland doing enough to ensure they achieve carbon neutrality in just 15 years time?
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