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17 May 2026

• Why wetlands are nature's first defense against storms
  Ever wondered how wetlands act as nature's first defense against storms? They soak up wave energy, slow floods, and shield inland areas. These quiet guardians protect coastlines and keep communities s...
• Wetland microbes are most active during winter, not summer
  A new study reveals that microbes in coastal wetlands peak during winter, despite colder temperatures and slower plant growth.
• Q&A: Evolution may reshape how urban forests, wetlands and reefs protect cities
  Over the past decade, cities around the world have increasingly turned to nature-based infrastructure to become more resilient in the face of a changing climate. Urban forests provide shade during...
• Unexpected culprit: Wetlands as source of methane
  Wetlands are an important part of the Earth's natural water management system. The complex system of plants, soil, and aquatic life serves as a reservoir that captures and cleans water. However, as...
• Wetlands could drown as the planet warms. Here’s how infrastructure can help
  The rates of today’s sea-level rise mean portions of coastal wetland ecosystems will be lost to the ocean in the years and decades to come at a tempo never seen before. Wetlands have flourished along...