Disturbing news that the signage of the National Trust at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland includes an 'alternative' creationist account of its origins (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jul/06/creationism-giants-causeway-national-trust). Although it is suggested that this is merElsy a cunning way of attracting the 'crank pound' , this is a distinctly dodgy thing to do. The causeway's geological origins are hardly much in doubt and its presence has no relevance to arguments about the validity of the theory of evolution.
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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