"Future Impact: Louisiana's Coastal Wetlands Facing Ecosystem Collapse and Sea Level Rise"
A new study from Tulane University has used a unique "time travel" opportunity to project the future impact of climate change on coastal wetlands. By monitoring the accelerated sea-level rise along the U.S. Gulf Coast, researchers found that almost 90% of the monitoring sites were in deficit, indicating potential wetland loss. If current climate scenarios persist, it is projected that approximately 75% of wetland sites will be in deficit by 2070, leading to increased wetland loss. However, the study suggests that immediate action to reduce carbon emissions and meet the targets set by the Paris Agreement could lead to a more sustainable climate trajectory and reduce the rate of wetland loss.