[cdn-nucl-l] For peat's sake

[Bill Garland <garlandw@mcmaster.ca>]

So, what is the real story on Ontario's peat supply?  I read recently that 
we have the world's biggest supply of peat and that it burns cleaner than 
coal.  Somehow, I think there is another side (ie the downside) that was 
conveniently overlooked.  High cost compared to coal?  I wonder if there 
would be a net reduction in greenhouse gases emitted if you burned the peat 
rather than let it bio-produce methane while in the ground.  I admit to 
knowing nothing about this so any info would be a gain for me.

Bill

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