The British papers and weather reports are full of excited speculation about whether Spring has come unseasonally early to the UK (without ever mentioning the possible link to climate change). Naturalists (who, with good reason, tend to be a pessimistic bunch) are, however, concerned that a cold, wet March could prove very damaging to some of the early emerging plants and animals (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/22/naturalists-concerned-for-early-emerging-spring-species-in-uk). In the natural world, the more reliable the calendar the better it suits our 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.
Sunday, 24 February 2019
Spring Trap?
The British papers and weather reports are full of excited speculation about whether Spring has come unseasonally early to the UK (without ever mentioning the possible link to climate change). Naturalists (who, with good reason, tend to be a pessimistic bunch) are, however, concerned that a cold, wet March could prove very damaging to some of the early emerging plants and animals (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/22/naturalists-concerned-for-early-emerging-spring-species-in-uk). In the natural world, the more reliable the calendar the better it suits our species..
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