Carbon tracking tower put on Scotland's largest saltmarsh
A new tower has been installed at Scotland's largest saltmarsh to monitor its ability to absorb carbon dioxide. The tower will track the amount of carbon being removed from the atmosphere by the marsh. This is a step towards understanding and preserving the region's natural carbon capture abilities.
Why it's good news: It highlights an often-overlooked ecosystem that plays a crucial role in removing greenhouse gases from the environment.
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