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River Rising Webcast | Episode 10: Wetlands and Carbon Capture
October 7, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Episode 10: River Rising: Wetlands and Carbon Capture
Lisa Chambers, Professor of Biology, University of Central Florida
We often discuss wetlands as a filter and sponge for an increasing amount of water coming from the sky and oceans. Scientists from the University of Central Florida are understanding more about wetlands as carbon sinks, holding more carbon in the soil than was previously understood. Learn why retaining and restoring wetlands are a solution to climate change and rising waters.