10 U.S. Wetlands That Store More Carbon Than Forests – New Data
What if the most powerful climate allies in the United States aren’t towering forests, but shadowy swamps and tide-laced marshes that squelch underfoot? Fresh analyses from federal datasets highlight a striking reality: wetland soils, often overlooked and underfoot, can lock away carbon at rates that rival or surpass tree-covered landscapes on a per‑acre basis. ...
