Summary:
- Beavers are natural ecosystem engineers that can help fight climate change by building dams that store large amounts of carbon.
- The dams created by beavers trap sediment, organic matter, and other materials, effectively removing carbon from the atmosphere and storing it in the ground.
- Researchers estimate that beavers could potentially offset up to 8% of human-caused carbon emissions, making them a valuable ally in the fight against climate change.