Tuesday, 3 September 2019

News in brief - Tuesday 3rd September

Devastation in the trail of Hurricane Dorian
Hurricane Dorian has taken around 24 hours to move over the islands of the Bahamas, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake; 5 people are known to have died, with many further casualties feared as help is slow to reach those affected

Unblock rivers to save UK fish
Scientists are advising that increasing numbers of weirs, sluices and dams in UK rivers are harming wildlife by creating barriers; species such as salmon are unable to migrate upstream and become isolated and weakened as a result

The impact of climate change on bananas
Research has shown that changes in global temperatures and rainfall patterns may affect the success of dessert banana crops in the future; countries like Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia and India may see a significant drop in production after 2050