Humans Are Wiping Out Water Bodies That Life Depends On, New Report Says

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By By Katie SurmaJul 15, 2025, 10:42 am109 ptsTrending
Wetlands provide freshwater, food, storm protection and climate regulation. Yet over the last 50 years, humans have destroyed one-fifth of them. By Katie Surma A landmark report for the global agreement on wetlands paints a dire picture of the state of the world’s water bodies that underpin all life on Earth.

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