Are wetlands really a flood risk? Experts debunk most common myths around these precious ecosystems
Back in 2020, a grim picture of nature in the European Union emerged.
Back in 2020, a grim picture of nature in the European Union emerged.
Ecology
Dec 8, 2023
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Amid climate change, large dam removal projects have gained attention as a solution to the loss of coastal wetlands that reduce flooding, filter water, and provide wildlife habitat. But in a paper appearing in Science, researchers ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 7, 2023
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The last two summers have been swarming with mosquitoes thanks to near constant rain and flooding brought on by La NiƱa.
Ecology
Dec 5, 2023
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Adding multiple smaller wetlands to the landscape can make large reservoirs more effective at flood control, according to a new study from Tulane University published in Environmental Research Letters.
Earth Sciences
Nov 28, 2023
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The tidal wetlands and dykelands of the inner Bay of Fundy are recognized as critical ecosystems in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, as they provide essential benefits to both human and non-human communities.
Environment
Nov 24, 2023
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NISAR will help researchers explore how changes in Earth's forest and wetland ecosystems are affecting the global carbon cycle and influencing climate change.
Earth Sciences
Oct 27, 2023
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Coastal wetlands are valuable ecosystems, serving crucial roles in the carbon cycle, natural disaster mitigation, local livelihoods, and biodiversity support. Waterbirds, reliant on these wetlands, are indicative of wetland ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 19, 2023
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Methane is one of the most important greenhouse gases globally, second only to carbon dioxide in terms of its warming effects in the atmosphere. A large portion of natural methane emissions comes from wetlands, although exactly ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 13, 2023
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Freshwater turtles are among the most threatened groups of vertebrates globally and in the modern world of highly urbanized wetlands, they fight a constant battle for survival once they leave the safety of their aquatic home ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 24, 2023
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Climates are changing in wetland ecosystems around the world. A research collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey and Clayton State University examined the impact of historical land use on these key environments and ...
Ecology
Jul 18, 2023
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