Outside the Midlands, most peatlands in Ireland, especially in the West, are described as blanket bog. They form in areas ...

Government proposals to further restrictions on peat burning do not have the best interests of wildlife and habitats at heart ...

A few centuries ago, a pair of bison in northwestern Minnesota took their last breaths in a peat bog. Their remains are now ...

The Brazilian rainforest is thought of as the world’s greatest “carbon sink”, yet our wet Irish peatlands store four times as ...

As wildfires continue to spread across the UK, campaigners are raising concerns following the government's announcement of further restrictions on peat burning.

Campaigners warn that extending peat burning restrictions could heighten wildfire risk across UK uplands and harm rural communities.

When the UConn coach turned down a $70-million job offer to come to L.A., it might have been humiliating for the storied ...

If we want to protect the world's peatland ecosystems and do something for the climate, then we need to stop using peaty soil when gardening. Here's what you need to look out for on a bag of soil.

How many times have you checked your recently planted pots and noticed the plants themselves were dry, but the surrounding added soil or ground around the new plant was wet? Your shiny new plant is ...

Markus Koch starts up the conveyor belt system, and it roars into life, separating black lumps of peat from larger pieces.

• Low Humidity: Peace lilies thrive in a humid environment. If the air in your home is too dry, the edges of the leaves can ...

If you want to enjoy courgettes and runner beans in the summer then you need to get sowing in April - and there are also a few others you need to consider this month ...