It is reported that the only air-pollutant that is on the increase in the UK is ammonia. They toxic material is largely generated by the keeping of farm animals (especially cattle) and it can combine with other chemicals in the air to generate particulates that can lodge in the lungs of people and have been associated with thousands of premature deaths (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/13/revealed-uk-government-failing-to-tackle-rise-of-ammonia-serious-air-pollutant). It consequently seems all the more remarkable that UK agencies apparently have no plan for dealing with this material or mitigating its effects. Perhaps they are waiting for animal generated meat to be replaced (round 2040) by laboratory-grown or vegan alternatives (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jun/12/most-meat-in-2040-will-not-come-from-slaughtered-animals-report ).
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, 14 June 2019
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Birder's Bonus 241
Noted a Curlew ( Numenius arquata ) on the Loughor estuary at Bynea.
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Greater spearwort ( Ranunculus lingua ) has been used in traditional medicine to treat rheumatism, skin conditions and digestive problems.
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Green buckwheat ( Fagopyrum tartaricum ) is also called 'Tartar buckwheat'. It's a domesticated food plant, producing kernels. ...
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Daily shots of my fully compostable Oyster mushroom pot, received for Christmas. Omelettes ahoy!
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