Australian ecosystems stored A$60 bln of carbon in a year, govt says

Published 12:03 on April 27, 2026 / Last updated at 13:29 on April 27, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Pacific), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Forestry, Other NbS)

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Four Australian habitat types stored nearly A$60 billion ($43 bln) worth of carbon in one year, according to government data. 
Four Australian habitat types stored nearly A$60 billion ($43 bln) worth of carbon in one year, according to government data. 


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