In spite of the increased UK enthusiasm for limiting the pollution caused by plastics of the world's seas and beaches, the prospects for a cleaner environment appear extremely poor (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/02/year-plastic-pollution-clean-beaches-seas). In many parts of the world, there appears to be little that people can do to recycle these hardy and ubiquitous materials. It is also pointed out that the US boom of fracking has made ethylene much more easily available (and this is a building block for many plastics). In deed, it is predicted that plastics production will increase at least into the 2030s.
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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