Green light for €1.3bn German scheme to rewet farmed peatlands

The European Commission has today (Tuesday, April 14) approved a €1.3 billion German State aid scheme for rewetting of farmed peatlands. The scheme aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by increasing carbon storage in peatlands. According to the commission, the draining of peatlands in Germany, which are currently used for agriculture and forestry, is […] The post Green light for €1.3bn German scheme to rewet farmed peatlands appeared first on Agriland.ie.