News that the UK Government is intent on trying to encourage shale gas production here, by offering 'massive' tax breaks, seems ill-advised. I can see the attractions of reduced energy costs and lowered dependency on imports of gas and oil but, I feel, we a) are crowded on to a small island, b) have many sensitive environments near the gas bearing rocks, c) don't really need to go for non-replaceable energy sources and d) need to get 'greenhouse gases' (methane as well as carbon dioxide) down.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Saturday 20 July 2013
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