The article discusses the fading tradition of peat-cutting in rural Ireland as it battles environmental implications. Peat, a low-cost energy source cherished by locals, contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. John Smyth, a veteran peat harvester, reflects on the challenges posed by European Union regulations that seem disconnected from rural realities. The local community values peat for its affordability compared to pricier fuels, but the younger generation shows little interest in continuing this labor-intensive work, signaling a potential end to the tradition despite its cultural significance.
As the European Union seeks to make Dublin enforce the bloc's environmental law, peat has become a focus for opposition to policies that...
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