Elise Plunk, Author at Eos

A photo of a delta taken from inside an airboat. The airboat has two stickers on it that say “Watch your step.”

Louisiana’s Wetlands Store Massive Amounts of Carbon. But When Destroyed, They Release It.

by Elise Plunk 14 March 202514 March 2025

Louisiana’s wetlands are one of the planet’s most vital carbon storage centers, but destroying these reservoirs can accelerate harmful emissions that intensify global warming, according to experts.

Elise Plunk

Louisiana’s Wetlands Store Massive Amounts of Carbon. But When Destroyed, They Release It.

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