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Floating wetlands cut wastewater emissions by nearly a third

A Victorian trial found floating plant rafts reduced greenhouse gases from sewage treatment by nearly a third in two years.

Why it mattersWastewater treatment worldwide generates 7 per cent of all human-caused methane and 10 per cent of nitrous oxide. This method works on existing ponds without major infrastructure changes.

AustraliaVictoria has a proven, tested solution for cutting sewage emissions. The technique can roll out across Australia's wastewater lagoons, particularly important as states tighten climate targets.

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