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Whales have an important but overlooked role in tackling the climate crisis, researchers say

CNN · Rachel Ramirez · last updated

Much like the ocean, soil and forests, whales can help save humanity from the accelerating climate crisis by sequestering and storing planet-heating carbon emissions, researchers say.

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