News from Sweden that the Sami reindeer herders of the far North are finding it very difficult to find sufficient food for their animals (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/aug/22/sweden-reindeer-herders-risk-starvation-climate-change-arctic). This appears to be a consequence of a severe drought in the area, presumably triggered by disruption of the typical weather patterns (i.e. climate change).
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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