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Renaturation: the crucial role of peatlands

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By Timo Landenberger

Published: July 12th, 2023,
Last updated: May 30th, 2025

Today, the European Parliament votes on the Nature Restoration Law. Rarely has an EU project been so controversial. But it’s not just about protecting nature, it’s also about protecting the climate. Restoring drained peatlands can play a decisive role in achieving CO2 reduction targets.
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Last chance for the EU’s Nature Restoration Law: Today at noon, the European Parliament votes on the controversial new Nature Restoration Law (NRL). The outcome is still uncertain.

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