Beavers are turning rivers into powerful carbon sinks

Groundbreaking study finds a natural way to fight climate change

This first-of-its-kind study found beavers have a surprisingly efficient method of safely storing carbon dioxide.

A secret weapon to fight carbon emissions was just discovered: Beavers

A new study in Switzerland finds that beaver-built wetlands can trap and store large amounts of carbon, offering a low-cost boost for restoration and climate resilience.

Beavers are turning rivers into powerful carbon sinks

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 in landscapes. Over just 13 years, a beaver-engineered wetland in Switzerland stored over a thousand tonnes of carbon—up to ten times more than similar areas without beavers.