Plan to drain Congo peat bog for oil could release vast amount of carbon

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Oil exploration in one of the greatest carbon sinks on the planet could release greenhouse gases equivalent to Japan’s annual emissions

The world’s largest tropical peatlands could be destroyed if plans go ahead to drill for oil under the Congo basin, according to an investigation that suggests draining the area would release the same amount of carbon dioxide as Japan emits annually.

 

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Greed & short term gains before protecting the planet for generations to come. ClimateEmergency StopDrainingCongoPeatBog Greenpeaceafric greenpeaceusa

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Are they for real?!?

Could? How about will. I'm glad I don't have kids.

Ethics, environment or reason hold no weight when there's money to be made. It will be done.

Please don’t.

Wow. An amazingly bad idea

Think of the Q2 profits!

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SOB ... humans trading the planet for oil...

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