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.
Sunday 30 May 2021
Flamingos Versus Frequent Fliers
The Delta del Llabregat, near Barcelona (Spain) is a 920 hectare national park. It is currently threatened by a billion dollar airport expansion scheme. The scheme is designed to bring more flights into Barcelona to boost tourism (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/29/flights-v-flamingos-can-barcelona-wildlife-reserve-survive-airport-expansion-aoe). The park is extremely diverse, having 14 distinct ecosystems, with numerous orchid species; flamingos and turtles. The plan, if carried out, will simultaneously destroy an impressive 'wild' site and plant 'seeds of destruction' for the planet. The planned increase in frequent, short-hop flights will boost 'greenhouse gas' emissions and make climate change inevitable. There might well, eventually, be no tourists to cater for?
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