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, 19 September 2021
Suicide Note For a Planet?
Lots of excitement about the Atlantic splashdown of the SpaceX capsule that carried four 'civilian' astronauts into space (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/sep/19/heck-of-a-ride-spacexs-historic-amateur-astronauts-land-safely-in-atlantic). I'm sure it was all very gratifying for the four participants. It was probably all very encouraging for Mr Musk, the owner (as well as Bezos and Branson). Reportedly, mega rich film and pop stars have been expressing interest in replicating the experience (and joining the astronaut's 'exclusive' club). So, if you are a multi-millionaire/billionaire, you can add mega-tonnes of 'greenhouse gas' emissions to the atmosphere 'because you are worth it'. 'A hell of a ride', to use the more common synonym of the word 'heck'.
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Birder's Bonus 241
Noted a Curlew ( Numenius arquata ) on the Loughor estuary at Bynea.
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Greater spearwort ( Ranunculus lingua ) has been used in traditional medicine to treat rheumatism, skin conditions and digestive problems.
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Green buckwheat ( Fagopyrum tartaricum ) is also called 'Tartar buckwheat'. It's a domesticated food plant, producing kernels. ...
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Daily shots of my fully compostable Oyster mushroom pot, received for Christmas. Omelettes ahoy!
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