How many wetlands worldwide have been lost in last 320 years?

How many wetlands worldwide have been lost in last 320 years?

Wetlands are areas that remain in flooded conditions or with soil saturated with water for considerable periods of time. A fifth of Earth’s wetlands has been destroyed by humans since 1700 according to a new study published in Nature found. Wetlands lost worldwide The loss equates to an estimated 3.4 million square kilometres, around 21 … Read more