How do wetlands capture carbon ?

Did you know that coastal wetlands could bury up to 10 times more carbon than forests?

That’s right, wetland plants do this by absorbing atmospheric carbon via photosynthesis, moving carbon from the air into its plant cells. From there, carbon travels into the soil as plant biomass accumulates in the ground. Despite these carbon mitigation capabilities, pollution, habitat destruction, and other threats adversely affect wetlands’ ability to perform as effective carbon sinks.

With global carbon emissions on the rise, it’s important now more than ever to preserve these critical ecosystems. At Pass NetZero, we’re investing in research to determine how best to protect and utilize wetland plants in our fight against climate change. Our work focuses on harnessing the natural power of these super plants and transforming them into carbon sequestration technology.