Wetlands
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She’s on a Mission to Plumb the Secrets of New York’s Disappearing Wetlands
Botanist and climate scientist Dorothy Peteet has been in the business digging deep into bogs, marshes and fens for more than 40 years, revealing natural and human histories going back thousands of years, and their role in changing climate. A final frontier: the obscure remains of New York City’s once widespread coastal wetlands.
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The Fifth National Climate Assessment: Change Is Here, but There Is Hope
The Fifth National Climate Assessment was released today. The message: change is here, but immediate action can avert the worst impacts.
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For Wetland Plants, Sea Level Rise Stamps Out Benefits of Higher CO2
The beneficial effects of rising CO2 for plants disappear under flooding, a 33-year field experiment reveals.
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Losing a Hectare of Wetlands Could Cost $8,000 Per Year in Flood Damages
New findings may help inform discussions as the Supreme Court takes up a case that could limit wetland protections under the Clean Water Act.
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Natural Climate Solutions: Why We Need Them
Natural climate solutions offer cost-effective ways to reduce carbon emissions, provide ecosystem benefits, and increase resiliency to climate change impacts.
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You Asked: Do Artificial and Enhanced Wetlands Work?
A paleoecologist explains why it’s actually a bad idea to “drain the swamp.”
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What Are the Hidden Co-Benefits of Green Infrastructure?
A new study compares how 14 types of green infrastructure contribute to 22 potential benefits for urban communities.
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Tools of the Trade: A Peek Inside the Bog-Coring Lab of Dorothy Peteet
What’s a bog corer? And how do seeds help scientists learn about the earth’s past? A paleoecologist explains the most important items in her toolkit.
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Urbanization is Cutting Off Life Support to NYC’s Wetlands
New study reveals surprising facts behind a shrinking wetland, and suggests remedies.
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