Scientists Find Mangrove Collapse is ‘Inevitable’ Unless Greenhouse Gas Emissions are Curbed – The Rising
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Article Synopsis – “According to new research, if sea levels continue to rise at their current rate, mangrove forests may not survive beyond 30 years.” Mangroves are important for protecting coastlines from extreme weather and function as “valuable carbon sinks”. Researchers found that mangroves can only withstand a relative SLR of 7 mm (.25 inch) a year. To read the actual article click here.