• Development and rising seas threaten Maine's salt marshes, a key carbon sink

  • Sep 17 2024
  • Length: 4 mins
  • Podcast

Development and rising seas threaten Maine's salt marshes, a key carbon sink

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  • Scientists project that Maine could lose 28-57% of its salt marshes by the end of the century — victims of rising seas, coastal development and polluted runoff, with consequences for biodiversity and storm resilience. Advocates across the coast are racing to give these ecosystems space to survive.

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