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Amid record heat, Spain sees goats as a solution to wildfires

Por: CBS News World August 10, 2023

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Amid a summer with blistering heat waves and , Spain is looking to goats as a solution to combat wildfires. Spain has struggled with limited rainfall and dry terrain, making the country susceptible to wildfires. Goats herds, with their ability to clear underbrush and create fire breaks at low costs and without detriment to the environment, have long been seen as a key tool for wildfire mitigation. Various methods currently are being developed... + full article



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