As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers
Britain is introducing beavers as a natural solution to combat flooding exacerbated by climate change. A family of beavers was released in West London, where they have created a wetland that helps absorb heavy rainfall. This initiative not only mitigates flooding but also promotes biodiversity in the area.
- ▪A family of five beavers was released in Greenford, West London, to help mitigate flooding.
- ▪The beavers have created a pond and wetland that absorbs heavy rainfall and prevents water from spilling into the city.
- ▪Their presence has also increased local biodiversity, attracting various species of birds and other wildlife.
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As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers May 21, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Lauren Frayer As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers Audio will be available later today. This beaver was released on Oct. 11, 2023, in Greenford, England, as part of the Ealing Beaver Project. A family of five beavers, two adults and three kits, was released into the 20-acre Paradise Fields nature reserve in West London, becoming the first beavers in the west of the British capital in 400 years.
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