George Monbiot appears greatly excited that the Pope will be apparently appealing, in an encyclical, for people to consider in intrinsic value of the Earth and its nature rather than to simply warn of the financial perils linked to climate change (http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/16/pope-encyclical-value-of-living-world). This is helpful, even if it is a fall back to the idea of some faiths that humans should be the guardians of 'creation'. The only proviso I would add is that population growth appears to be a major driver of climate change and I see little evidence that his views on human reproduction are substantially changing?
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.
Wednesday, 17 June 2015
Religion and Greenery?
George Monbiot appears greatly excited that the Pope will be apparently appealing, in an encyclical, for people to consider in intrinsic value of the Earth and its nature rather than to simply warn of the financial perils linked to climate change (http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jun/16/pope-encyclical-value-of-living-world). This is helpful, even if it is a fall back to the idea of some faiths that humans should be the guardians of 'creation'. The only proviso I would add is that population growth appears to be a major driver of climate change and I see little evidence that his views on human reproduction are substantially changing?
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