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Can Finland become carbon neutral by 2035?

For decades a company called Vapo has harvested peat on an industrial scale.

Peat - decayed vegetation which is then dried - is burnt like a fossil fuel.

As a power source it's dirtier than coal and, after it's been harvested, drained peat-lands continue to emit greenhouse gasses.

So, is Finland doing enough to ensure they achieve carbon neutrality in just 15 years time?

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