Hidden within sphagnum moss, commonly known as peat moss, is an adsorbent material that can help us combat oil spills. A study by researchers from China presents a new bio-based oil adsorbent derived ...

It costs £25 to plant one square metre of sphagnum moss and create a healthy moor. £70 can build a 1m timber dam. These dams are installed in gullies to stop peat washing down off the moor £200 can ...