Researchers have uncovered if Canada put more effort into conserving and maintaining coastal ecosystems, it would assist in achieving the 2030 carbon reduction targets and mitigating climate change effects.
Researchers have uncovered if Canada put more effort into conserving and maintaining coastal ecosystems, it would assist in achieving the 2030 carbon reduction targets and mitigating climate change effects.
Canada s swamps are the secret weapon to fighting climate change, say experts
Boggy marshes and wetlands across the country are the secret stars of carbon capture, but most people don’t understand their worth, said Christina Davy, a research scientist for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
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Posted: May 12, 2021 4:28 PM ET | Last Updated: May 12
Research scientist Christina Davy, seen here with a snapping turtle, says most people don t realize the importance of bogs, marshes and wetlands when it comes to carbon capture.(Kevin Chan)