We can't yet fully prevent the loss of wetlands that serve as natural flood buffers for nearby communities.
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Wetlands absorb floodwater and protect surrounding areas, but they continue to be drained or developed faster than they're restored in many regions. Protecting or rebuilding this natural infrastructure remains an unresolved environmental priority.
Citation ID: WS00972
Title: We can't yet fully prevent the loss of wetlands that serve as natural flood buffers for nearby communities.
URL: https://worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=972