Most scientists I interviewed for my story were in favor of #wetlands and wild #forests as a shield against a potential Russian attack.
Except one scientist, Katarzyna Nowak: “I am hesitant about the integration of border security and nature conservation, as the security apparatus already weaponizes landscapes against people on the move and may further militarize and exclude the public from such natural areas."
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#poland #UkraineWar #Russia #biodiversity
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How Restored Wetlands Can Protect Europe from Russian Invasion
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