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New England's salt marshes store 10 million cars' worth of carbon -- and add another 15,000-worth every year
In the race to combat global climate change, much attention has been given to natural 'carbon sinks:' those primarily terrestrial areas of the globe that absorb and sequester more carbon than they ...
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Updated evidence highlights importance of saltmarsh for flood and coastal defence
Saltmarshes have a valuable role in reducing flood and coastal erosion risk, along with mudflats, seagrass meadows and oyster ...
Post and Courier Columbia
The city is considering prohibiting “private student dormitory” developments throughout downtown as it seeks to promote housing for long-term residents amid the University of South Carolina’s growth.
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US region’s salt marshes store 10 million cars’ worth of carbon, outperform forests
Scientists have recently introduced a new, highly accurate method for quantifying carbon capture in salt marshes.
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Bizarre island off the Lincolnshire coast that was built for £30m and then abandoned
Off the windswept Lincolnshire coast sits an island that tells a story of engineering ambition that cost £30 million in today ...
Why you should have a walking holiday in the Algarve this spring
More commonly associated with fly-and-flop than jet-and-trek, Portugal’s southernmost region is an overlooked haven for ...
The full English that won’t give you a heart attack (and yes it includes bacon)
There’s nothing better than a proper cooked breakfast. Here’s how to get the day off to a heart-healthy start (and save over ...
Angry locals say massive mast will ruin their view
Plans for a temporary 120m-high weather mast have been recommended for approval. Powys councillors will decide the fate of ...