Restoring Floodplain Wetlands Cuts Carbon Emissions Without Methane Spike
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Restoring Floodplain Wetlands Cuts Carbon Emissions Without Methane Spike
Peatlands are known as top carbon sinks, but can produce up to 530% more methane after restoration, potentially offsetting short-term climate benefits. Whereas floodplain, or riparian wetlands, which comprise over half of global wetlands, are often overlooked due to their lower carbon storage. Now a new study in the Journal of Environmental Management reveals restored floodplain wetlands can recover within a year and show substantial ecosystem b…
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