UK's muddy saltmarshes vital carbon 'sink', researchers say
Sunday, 1 June 2025 () London (AFP) May 30, 2025
Muddy saltmarshes are major stores of greenhouse gases and should be protected to help Britain in the battle against climate change, a new report said Friday. "Mud matters," said Tom Brook, ocean conservation specialist at WWF which produced the report. "Saltmarshes are powerful natural allies in the fight against climate change - storing carbon, protecting our coasts and supporting ric