The truth about the impact of peat extraction

On the latest episode of 'Down To Earth' Dr Cara Augustenborg turns the sod, as she finds out the true impact of peat extraction.  She's joined by Green councillor David Healy and ecologist Catherine Farrell. Craig Bennett has the latest in global environmental news. And transatlantic rower Karen Weekes talks about her journey, and her green life. Listen and subscribe to Down to Earth with Cara Augustenborg on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.    Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.