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.
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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