A new study has suggested that we are in the 6th great extinction event, with animals and plants disappearing at about 9 times the rate that is seen 'normally' (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/19/humans-creating-sixth-great-extinction-of-animal-species-say-scientists). This dramatic loss of diversity is certainly due to the activities of we humans. This 'town' ain't big enough for we folk and any other species that requires a bit of 'our' planet!
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.
Sunday, 21 June 2015
Leave it to Humanity?
A new study has suggested that we are in the 6th great extinction event, with animals and plants disappearing at about 9 times the rate that is seen 'normally' (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/19/humans-creating-sixth-great-extinction-of-animal-species-say-scientists). This dramatic loss of diversity is certainly due to the activities of we humans. This 'town' ain't big enough for we folk and any other species that requires a bit of 'our' planet!
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