In the past, humans considered wetlands as morbid environments where it was difficult, if not impossible, to live. Wetlands, instead, are vital to the health of wildlife and humans, as the Ramsar convention stated in 1971. Wetlands regulate the water flow, buffering droughts as well as floods, and also contribute to the provision of clean water. In addition to water flow regulations and to the pro ...[Read More]
Imaggeo On Monday: The kidneys of the Planet
The kidneys of the Planet. Credit: Elisa Palazzi (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)