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New study pinpoints Europe's most critical wetlands for climate action

New study pinpoints Europe's most critical wetlands for climate action
Phys.org Wednesday 15 July 2026, 15:00 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Wetlands have shaped human life in Europe since ancient times. These ecosystems provided essential resources and safe havens for plants and animals, and in many regions they also held spiritual and ritual significance. For millennia, wetlands covered vast parts of the European continent.

Wetlands have shaped human life in Europe since ancient times. These ecosystems provided essential resources and safe havens for plants and animals, and in many regions they also held spiritual and ritual significance. For millennia, wetlands covered vast parts of the European continent.
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