Saturday 12 September 2020

News in brief: 7th - 13th September 2020

Motorways speed limits introduced to cut down air pollution
Sections of four different UK motorways will trial speed limits of 60mph towards the end of this month to see what impact it has on reducing air pollution; nitrogen dioxide is released in car exhaust fumes and is a key contributor to greenhouse gases which are causing climate change
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American wildfires reach Oregon
Wildfires are now extending further out of California and have reached the state of Oregon; two large fires merged near one of the most populated part of Oregon towards the suburbs of Portland and around half a million people are under some kind of evacuation order
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Global wildlife extinction worsens
Sir David Attenborough has spoken more strongly again about the risk of global wildlife extinction; since 1970, all vertebrate animals including birds, mammals and amphibians have decreased by 60% due to habitat destruction, poaching, and the drive for human development
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Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
A selection of the best comedy wildlife photos have been displayed; these light-hearted moments are a fantastic celebration of all that we love about the animal world, and want to protect!
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