The battle over peat: why do some gardeners still insist on using it?

The Guardian15 Jul 2026Macro
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Peat bogs are essential to the environment, holding twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests. But in the UK, 80% are damaged, most of what is extracted is used in horticulture – and some campaigners fear the problem is getting worse