Stanford-led study finds global wetlands losses overestimated despite high losses in many regions (Stanford News)

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New analysis shows the U.S. has accounted for more wetland conversion and degradation than any other country. Its findings help better explain the causes and impacts of such losses and inform protection and restoration of wetlands.

Period8 Feb 2023

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  • TitleStanford-led study finds global wetlands losses overestimated despite high losses in many regions
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletStandford University
    Media typeSocial Media
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date8/02/23
    DescriptionNew analysis shows the U.S. has accounted for more wetland conversion and degradation than any other country. Its findings help better explain the causes and impacts of such losses and inform protection and restoration of wetlands.
    Producer/AuthorRob Jordan
    URLhttps://news.stanford.edu/2023/02/08/new-chance-protect-wetlands/
    PersonsKees Klein Goldewijk