Consider the following statements regarding teal carbon:
1. It refers to carbon stored in tidal freshwater wetlands, including vegetation, microbial biomass, and dissolved organic matter.
2. Degradation of these ecosystems can release significant amounts of carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements regarding teal carbon:
1. It refers to carbon stored in tidal freshwater wetlands, including vegetation, microbial biomass, and dissolved organic matter.
2. Degradation of these ecosystems can release significant amounts of carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is not correct: Teal carbon refers to carbon stored in non-tidal freshwater wetlands, encompassing carbon sequestered in vegetation, microbial biomass, and dissolved and particulate organic matter.
India&rsquo;s first study on &lsquo;teal carbon&rsquo;, undertaken at Keoladeo National Park (KNP) in Rajasthan&rsquo;s Bharatpur district, has highlighted the significance of wetland conservation to address the challenges of climate adaptation and resilience.

Statement 2 is correct: Degradation of these ecosystems can release significant amounts of carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Consider the following statements regarding teal carbon: 1. It refers to carbon stored in tidal freshwater wetlands, including vegetation, microbial biomass, and dissolved organic matter. 2. Degradation of these ecosystems can release significant amounts of carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2