Wetlands do not need to be flooded to provide the greatest climate benefit

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Source: Bo Elberling/University of Copenhagen

Contrary to expectations, wetlands do not need to be completely flooded to provide the greatest climate benefit. Instead, the water table should be below the soil surface and remain stable, according to a new study.

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