Well,  I have to admit I felt a little better after my letter to NPR was heartily approved by both Ben Goldfarb and Rick Lanman. Of course I got no response from NPR itself but I live in hope they get the message. Anyway the day just got better from there because this was the headline that showed up on Phys.org in the afternoon. Apparently beavers are very busy indeed because after they are finished causing global warming in the Artic they will still find time to save all the rivers in Scotland.

Major new study shows role beavers could play in restoring Scotland’s rivers

Beavers could make an important contribution to improving the condition of Scotland’s rivers, including helping to improve water quality and limiting the effects of drought. (more…)