It seems that the convenience and economics of people has (at least temporarily?) defeated concerns over climate change, as news that the UK government is to consider dropping the surcharge on short-haul flights has steadied financial pressures on Flybe (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jan/14/flybe-saved-after-successful-last-ditch-talks ). I suspect that it will become harder and harder to defend judgements making that call (especially when it's a minority of folk who take repeated flights).
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.
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
Bread and Circuses?
It seems that the convenience and economics of people has (at least temporarily?) defeated concerns over climate change, as news that the UK government is to consider dropping the surcharge on short-haul flights has steadied financial pressures on Flybe (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jan/14/flybe-saved-after-successful-last-ditch-talks ). I suspect that it will become harder and harder to defend judgements making that call (especially when it's a minority of folk who take repeated flights).
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