Europe is destroying ancient forests in the name of 'green energy'
Europe is destroying ancient forests in the name of 'green energy'  
Podcast: Living Planet
Published On: Thu Feb 09 2023
Description: 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.