The protective value of a plot of wetlands varies widely based on the county it shields from storm-related property damage.
Kimberly M. S. Cartier
Kimberly M. S. Cartier, Senior Science Reporter for Eos.org, joined the Eos staff in 2017 after earning her Ph.D. studying extrasolar planets. Kimberly covers space science, climate change, and STEM diversity, justice, and education
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The Ice Giant Spacecraft of Our Dreams
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