Drought, pollution, floods: Avon in Devon tells story of UK rivers in distress
A journey down the waterway in an area of outstanding natural beauty highlights troubles facing UK rivers
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A journey down the waterway in an area of outstanding natural beauty highlights troubles facing UK rivers
Experts say the recent heat waves and drought have pushed Britain's trees into "survival mode."
Searing summer temperatures in Britain have not only parched the earth and dried up rivers, lakes and reservoirs, but also seen trees shed their leaves early.
Searing summer temperatures in the UK have not just parched the earth and dried up rivers, lakes and reservoirs but are also seeing trees shed their leaves early.
To their admirers, beavers and their dams can help humans hang on to water when it’s scarce, and prevent flooding when it’s not. Others worry that they spell disaster for farmers. We weigh up the evidence from one lush valley in Devon