How Do Wetlands Help Mitigate Climate Change Impacts

The U.S. Supreme Court opened its 2022-2023 term with a case that could significantly reduce federal protection for wetlands. Here is what makes these ecosystems valuable.

By Jon Sweetman
November 28, 2022
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Jon Sweetman is an Assistant Research Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management at Penn State University

 
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