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Coastal ecosystems’ CO2-absorbing abilities offset by other GHG emissions, study finds

Published 22:13 on May 26, 2023  /  Last updated at 22:13 on May 26, 2023  /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, EMEA, International, Nature-based, Other APAC, South & Central, Voluntary

New research led by Australia's Southern Cross University reveals that while coastal ecosystems worldwide play a pivotal role in absorbing CO2, they also emit methane and nitrous oxide, offsetting their overall greenhouse gas sequestering effects.
New research led by Australia's Southern Cross University reveals that while coastal ecosystems worldwide play a pivotal role in absorbing CO2, they also emit methane and nitrous oxide, offsetting their overall greenhouse gas sequestering effects.


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