Could ‘Rewilding’ Help to Tackle Climate Change? – Carbon Brief

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Article Synopsis – Rewilding, a type of conservation in which large animals are reintroduced in areas where they once thrived, could help to restore ecosystems to what they could have looked like before major human interference. The scientists argue that reintroducing animals including elephants, lions, tortoises, and donkeys to their historical habitats could reduce carbon emissions, wildfires, and help disperse plant species. To read the actual article click here

By Sharon Gray October 17, 2018 Newsletter