[New post] Revealed: Trees planted to help achieve net zero are adding to Scotland’s carbon emissions

oldbrew posted: " Another avoidable green fiasco in the name of climate obsession. - - - Millions of pounds are being spent carpeting thousands of acres of land with conifers on the basis they will lock up CO2 from the atmosphere. But a new report shows that many of" Tallbloke's Talkshop Revealed: Trees planted to help achieve net zero are adding to Scotland's carbon emissions oldbrew May 2 Sitka spruce forestry in Scotland Another avoidable green fiasco in the name of climate obsession. - - - Millions of pounds are being spent carpeting thousands of acres of land with conifers on the basis they will lock up CO2 from the atmosphere. But a new report shows that many of the forests springing up around the country likely add to the risk of climate change, says the Sunday Post. Vast tracts of peaty soil are being dug up and drained in order to plant trees, unleashing a torrent of stored carbon [dioxide] into the environment. Continue reading Revealed: Trees planted to help achieve net zero are adding to Scotland's carbon emissions Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Tallbloke's Talkshop. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://tallbloke.wordpress.com/2023/05/02/revealed-trees-planted-to-help-achieve-net-zero-are-adding-to-scotlands-carbon-emissions/

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