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Wolves Could Sequester 1 Million Tonnes of CO2

2/25/2025

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Researchers at the University of Leeds are advocating for the reintroduction of wolves to the Scottish Highlands as a bold solution to climate change. By managing red deer populations, these majestic predators could help sequester an astonishing one million tonnes of CO2 each year, revitalizing native woodlands and making a substantial impact on the UK's climate goals.

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Researchers at the University of Leeds are advocating for the reintroduction of wolves to the Scottish Highlands as a bold solution to climate change. By managing red deer populations, these majestic predators could help sequester an astonishing one million tonnes of CO2 each year, revitalizing native woodlands and making a substantial impact on the UK's climate goals.