The publication "Proglacial wetlands: an overlooked CO2 sink within recently deglaciated landscapes" is the first to report on wetlands in recently deglaciated areas. The study demonstrates that wetlands are an important component of these landscapes, but have unfortunately been overlooked in previous studies. As glaciers retreat around the globe, there has been rapid growth of research on deglaciation and its effects. This study provides timely insights that should influence future research in deglaciated landscapes emphasising the importance of including wet soils.