Apart from the devastating ecological consequences for the floodplain, these measures are likely to aggravate the situation. Though they might take some preeassure of the upper reaches, the flood wave will be faster and higher in the lower reaches.

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This study adds to previous work showing that Welwitschias and Quiver Trees are threatened by climate change, as their current ranges become too hot and dry for even these desert survivors to flourish. 6/6
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