New CSO Figures Show Peat Exports Continuing at over 35,000 Tons a Month
Figures released on Thursday by the Central Statistics Office for August and September show that exports of peat for 2021 are now over 500,000 tons with 70,725 tons added in August and September alone. ‘The industry’s claim that exports are a matter of the past is not borne out by the newly released figures’ said […]
Bord na Mona Accelerates Decarbonisation
New Chief Executive launches “Brown to Green” strategy aligns company with National and EU Decarbonisation policies, Accelerates development of renewable energy assets to support National climate and energy policy targets, Accelerates investment in higher-value recycling and resource recovery business, Development of new business to support sustainable employment in the Midlands, Commences engagement with employees flagging […]
Bord na Móna announces biggest change of land use in modern Irish history
– 125,000 acres(50,000 ha) to change use by 2030 – Bord na Móna commits to new sustainable business across national landholding and will continue to be major employer – Transition from energy peat harvesting into new businesses complete by 2030 – Carbon output to decrease dramatically – Rehabilitation of substantial areas of Irish bog […]