Wednesday, 10 October 2018

News in brief - Wednesday 10th October

Hurricane Michael heads for Florida
A category 4 hurricane has made landfall on Florida's coast causing severe flooding; some have evacuated but those who have chosen to stay have been told to stay put in their homes to avoid getting caught up in any further incidents

Flash floods in Majorca
Sudden floods on the Spanish island of Majorca have caused 10 deaths and washed vehicles away after heavy rainfall; emergency teams are now looking for people who may still be trapped in buildings or cars

Reduction of meat consumption necessary for climate change
Research in the journal 'Nature' has implied that a worldwide reduction in consumption of beef is needed to have an impact on reducing climate change; the study suggests that replacing beef with more vegetables, beans and pulses will have a positive impact on deforestation rates and water usage