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Fighting climate change on the coast

Graue Mangrovenpflanze (Avicennia marina) Deception Bay, Moreton Bay Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
Grey Mangrove (Avicennia marina) Deception Bay, Moreton Bay Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Source: Universal Images Group Editorial

World-first research says restoring and protecting Australia's wetlands and coastal vegetation could significantly help in the fight against climate change. It found these ecosystems already lock away 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year - the equivalent of taking four million cars off the road.


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World-first research says restoring and protecting Australia's wetlands and coastal vegetation could significantly help in the fight against climate change. It found these ecosystems already lock away 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year - the equivalent of taking four million cars off the road.



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