The BBC has been castigated by the regulator for not challenging a number of untrue statements made about climate change in an interview by ex-minister Nigel Lawson (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/apr/09/bbc-radio-4-broke-impartiality-rules-in-nigel-lawson-climate-change-interview). Denier Lawson is reportedly funded by a number of large hydrocarbon-producing industries and one has to ask how being a former Chancellor of the Exchequer qualifies someone to evaluate climate change science. The BBC claimed in its defence that it had not pitted Lawson against a scientist, as this would indicate that the opposing ideas had equal currency (in which case, their interviewer needed to be better briefed or more confident in his challenges). I have been subject to the 'pitting' process by the BBC, only to be told that the programme would not be broadcast, as I had demolished my opponent, meaning it didn't make an interesting programme (I strongly suspect that, had the opposite demolition occurred, it would have!).
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.
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