Study shows efforts in mangrove conservation and restoration paying off

(Singapore-ETH Centre) In recent times, mangrove deforestation has raised alarms about increased carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Research led by the Singapore-ETH Centre shows that the net amount of carbon released from deforestation between 1996 and 2016 globally is only 1.8% - or less than 0.1% of global CO2 emissions. The new approach of quantifying net losses of mangrove carbon stocks is the first to take into account mangrove expansion through conservation, restoration, and natural establishment.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news