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Inspired by: TV/radio » Climate change a threat to birds...?

version: 1 / created: 2010-11-03
id: #1061 / version id: #1061
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Originally submitted by: Anthony Walker
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Source of inspiration

Television/radio (e.g. programmes and publicity)

The source of the Weak Signal is

BBC News

Signal's headline

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Climate change a threat to birds...?

Signal's description

(approx. 150 words)
Please describe the Weak Signal (approx. 150 words)
Studies in North America are showing that over 100 species of birds are becoming lighter and growing smaller wings. It is thought that this may be a consequence of climate change and could eventually lead to flightless birds or the extinction of many species.

Keywords

Birds, extinction, dramatic change, flightless bird, climate change, species

Mini-description

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Studies in North America are showing that over 100 species of birds are becoming lighter and growing smaller wings. It is thought that this may be a consequence of climate change and could eventually lead to flightless birds.