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Phragmites australis, an invasive reed, has taken over wetlands across the US. But it also stabilizes shorelines and harbors many fish and birds. Is it time to compromise with this alien?
One surprising potential benefit of sea-level rise is it helps coastal wetlands store more carbon.
Wetlands are disappearing rapidly - but new data and technologies are revolutionising our knowledge.
It’s time for farmers to embrace the wetland instead of draining it.
Rising sea levels won’t be solved by trying to fix the coast in place. For a defence from coastal flooding, we need to step back.
The Trump administration is sharply reducing environmental protection for wetlands and streams across the US. This roundup of stories spotlights the many benefits that such water bodies provide.
The Trump administration wants to end federal protection under the Clean Water Act for many small streams and wetlands. But as a geoscientist explains, these are critical parts of large river systems.
Agriculture and the environment don’t need to be at odds with each other. They are more closely interdependent than we realize.
Mass fish deaths are a blaring warning sign for the heath of the Murray Darling Basin, but just as worrying is the sight of dry areas in the Darling.
Smart roads in Africa could help reduce the impact of flooding and other disasters that affect rural communities.
Wetlands in Australia are often dry. They may look unassuming but it’s a vital part of their vibrant lifecycle.
Coastal development is destroying marshes, mangroves and other wetlands that provide valuable protection from hurricanes and storms. Research shows these benefits can be worth millions of dollars.
Wetlands are some of the world’s most undervalued weapons against climate change. They store huge quantities of carbon – but without better protection, many could soon be drained or paved over.
A lesser known aspect of bogs is their remarkable potential to preserve both environmental and archaeological records.
An abundance of unhealthy food choices in neighbourhoods is called a food swamp. But since swamps are actually wetlands and good for public health, we should choose a new term.
The 2018 hurricane season starts on June 1, with some communities still recovering from 2017 storms. Scholars offer insights about where the risks lie and who is most vulnerable during and after hurricanes.
The Agriculture Department provides nearly $6 billion annually for land, water and wildlife conservation on farms. President Trump’s 2019 budget drastically reduces funds for these programs.
As Earth’s climate warms, mangroves are expanding north and south from tropical zones. Mangroves reinforce shorelines and store huge quantities of carbon, so protecting them is an effective climate strategy.
With frigid temperatures and snow in the forecast, slippery roads can’t be far behind. Salt keeps roads safe, but it’s harmful to aquatic environments.
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Adjunct Professor, Charles Sturt University
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Professor, Fenner School of Environment & Society, Australian National University
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Research Associate, Institute of Coastal and Marine Research, Nelson Mandela University
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Professor of Law Emeritus, Vermont Law & Graduate School
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Reader in Natural Sciences, Bangor University
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Professor of Law, University of California, Davis
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Professor in School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences; and Director of Environmental Futures Research Centre, University of Wollongong
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AXA Chair in Coastal Resilience & Research Professor, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Professor of River Science and Climate Resilience, University of Salford
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Honorary Research Fellow in Hydromorphology, University of Salford
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Principal Researcher, CGIAR System Organization
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Postdoctoral Fellow, Coastal Flood Risk, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Professor Emeritus of International Environmental Policy, Tufts University
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Honorary Professor of Genetics, Evolution & Environment, UCL
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Professor of Marine Conservation, University of Exeter
