It is now suggested that anthropogenic climate change (aka 'global warming') will wipe out around half of the insect species, largely as a result of habitat destruction(https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/17/climate-change-on-track-to-cause-major-insect-wipeout-scientists-warn). Whilst some people might be happy to see the back of species like the mosquito and the wasp (in fairness, they also have utilities), we will also lose many revered species. Even worse, the major roles of insects in the pollination of plants will decimate food production (for humans and other animal species).
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.
Friday, 18 May 2018
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
'Energy Drinks' : It's Not Just the Caffeine!
Devi Sridhar (University of Edinburgh) notes that the sale of 'energy drinks' to under 16's has just been banned in England. S...
-
I n the UK and US, a pparently popular and successful vegan/vegetarian restaurants are reportedly closing or adding meat to their menus ( ...
-
Early ripening fruit may seem convenient but some folk think it confirms environmental stress. There's also a possibility th...
No comments:
Post a Comment