Why save a swamp? Well, in Waterloo, Canada, swamp saves you – from flood damages. $51 million worth of flood damages, to be exact. With extreme events increasing, and more chance of flooding, who’s counting?
Seashores Insure Homes
Did you know that coastal ecosystems protect $700 million worth of homes in the Florida Keys – not to mention their residents?
£535,000 of Fresh Air
Urban trees in Southampton have many benefits: shade, cooling, and spaces for relaxation. They also clean pollutants from the air, and that’s worth lots of money.
