Yet another indication of climate change? Argentina's major 'wetland' ecosystems, the Parana river grasslands, have reportedly been burning for months (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/30/argentina-delta-fires-rage-out-of-control-parana-river). This delta region has been greatly influenced by cattle ranching (with its associated methane production) but has also been subjected to an extended period with little or no rainfall. It's always hard to ascribe a cause(s) to an event like this but the wetland used to be wet.
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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Wooden Tops 16. Hawthorn
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Daily shots of my fully compostable Oyster mushroom pot, received for Christmas. Omelettes ahoy!
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