Drought: Birds Benefit From the Drying up of Rivers

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Water was a rare commodity this summer. Lakes, rivers and rivers dried up. And as the water submerged, portions of land emerged, notably along the Rhine. A puzzle for navigation, but an opportunity for some birds.

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The extreme heat and drought in Europe leads to lower river levels and crop losses, which increases transport costs and puts pressure on food prices, writes DW. Economists warn that extreme weather phenomena could fuel inflation, although the exact impact cannot yet be measured.The low water level particularly affects river transport.On the Rhine, for example, ships are required to carry much smaller loads, which leads to higher costs per tonne.…