Beavers are turning rivers into powerful carbon sinks

Beavers are turning rivers into powerful carbon sinks Beavers might be one of nature’s most unexpected allies in locking away carbon and fighting climate change. - Date: - March 22, 2026 - Source: - University of Birmingham - Summary: - Beavers may be unlikely climate heroes, but new research suggests they could play a powerful role in fighting climate change. By building dams and transforming streams into wetlands, these industrious animals dramatically reshape how carbon moves and is stored...