Hundreds of UK Plant and Bird Species Face Extinction, Study Warns
A new study reveals that hundreds of plant species and birds, including the Merlin, are facing extinction in Britain, warning that the UK is approaching an ecological 'point of no return' if immediate action is not taken.
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UK’s smallest bird of prey among 200 species at risk of extinction, study finds
Merlin could disappear in worst-case scenario, with British isles facing ecological ‘point of no return’ The merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey, is one of more than 200 species that will become extinct in the UK if action is not taken to curb emissions and unsustainable land use, a study has claimed. According to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), there is a 20-year window in which decisions on climate and land use will determine the fate of dozens of Britain’s native species...
By Damien Gayle
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