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, 21 October 2020
The Last Resort
Unfortunately, I suspect that it's already no contest. The Swanscombe Peninsula, in Kent, is currently home to almost 2000 species of invertebrates, 250 of which are of conservation concern. There are plans, however, to build a theme park (the London Resort) in this locations, featuring 'attractions' from the BBC, ITV and cinema (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/21/plans-london-resort-theme-park-kent-marsh-swanscombe-dismay-conservationists). 'Bugs' rarely get a look in, when money-making enterprises with associated 'jobs' are put on the table.
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