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Europe is destroying ancient forests in the name of 'green energy'

Europe is destroying ancient forests in the name of 'green energy'

Update: 2023-02-09
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Is burning wood to generate energy sustainable? It is according to the EU's renewable energy strategy — a policy that was meant to help the block reduce fossil fuel usage and lower greenhouse gas emissions. But in order to profit from EU subsidies, more and more coal-fired power plants have switched to burning firewood instead, which is having devastating consequences for Europe's forests.
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Europe is destroying ancient forests in the name of 'green energy'

Europe is destroying ancient forests in the name of 'green energy'

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