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As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers

Beavers in Britain were hunted to extinction more than 400 years ago. Now they're being re-introduced as little climate warriors. Communities are harnessing their natural dam-building skills to reduce flooding.

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Lauren Frayer
Lauren Frayer covers the United Kingdom, Ireland and parts of Europe for NPR News. She moved to London in spring 2023 after five years in Mumbai, covering South Asia.