Peatlands Debate
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(6 months ago)
Lords ChamberAs I said in answer to the previous question, the Government are committed to this ban, and it will be in place by 2030.
My Lords, over the past few years, we have seen a shocking rise in wildfires, many of which destroy peatlands. With the El Niño effect, we are expecting even more this summer. What are the Government doing to prevent wildfires to avoid further destruction of our precious peatlands?