Happy #WorldWetlandsDay! #Wetlands contain about 12% of the global carbon pool, highest in peatlands The 2 largest peatlands in the🌎–northeastern #Peru and Republic of #Congo– are threatened by commercial agriculture, transport infrastructure, & oil palm and timber concessions

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@realDonaldTrump is gutting the #CleanWaterAct so wetlands & streams will no longer be protected by federal law. Another gift to #fossilfuels & #agribusiness. Another #AssaultOnTheEnvironment
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It's an unfortunate time for #Wetlands, and the world is doing less to stop the destruction. #WetlandBiodiversityMatters