A study has estimated that the emissions of 'greenhouse gases' generated by fracking in the UK would be equivalent to the life-time fumes produced by more than 290 million cars (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/mar/24/fracking-plan-carbon-release-300m-cars-uk-labour-study). It is remarkable that the government could be actively pushing this development when they are already in breach of air quality standards in many parts of the country!
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 March 2019
Cartrostrophic?
A study has estimated that the emissions of 'greenhouse gases' generated by fracking in the UK would be equivalent to the life-time fumes produced by more than 290 million cars (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/mar/24/fracking-plan-carbon-release-300m-cars-uk-labour-study). It is remarkable that the government could be actively pushing this development when they are already in breach of air quality standards in many parts of the country!
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