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Wetlands, coastal areas key to fighting climate change, boosting economy

Grey mangroves at Deception Bay, Moreton Bay Marine Park, Queensland

Grey mangrove at Deception Bay, Moreton Bay Marine Park, Queensland Source: Getty Images

World-first research has found Australia's wetlands and coastal vegetation already lock away 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year - equivalent to taking four million cars off the road - and restoring them means they could do much more.


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World-first research has found Australia's wetlands and coastal vegetation already lock away 20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide each year - equivalent to taking four million cars off the road - and restoring them means they could do much more.



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