David Attenborough observed that Europe can expect even greater migratory pressure from Africa unless action is taken to prevent climate change. He urged countries to meet their commitments made in the 2015 Paris climate agreement to reduce carbon emissions, with 70% of bird species have gone, there is time now, 10 years, perhaps 20 years, to do something about it, noted Attenborough at the spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Washington DC.
By Larry Elliott, The Guardian, April 11, 2019