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.
Tuesday 7 March 2023
The Big Stink?
Although it doesn't survive as long in the atmosphere, methane is a more potent as a 'greenhouse gas' than carbon dioxide. Currently circa 25% of global heating seems to be a consequence of methane release. Release of this gas has surged since 2007 (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/06/revealed-1000-super-emitting-methane-leaks-risk-triggering-climate-tipping-points). Most human-mediated methane release, occurs when extracting oil and gas reserves. Around a thousand methane 'super-emitter' sites are now present on the planet. There is no evidence that this release is slowing down. Its been estimated that that gas leaks alone from future production will release methane equivalent to 30 years of all US 'greenhouse gas' emissions. What happened to the US President's pledge at the Glasgow COP meeting to curb all methane release? The energy crisis?
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What's In a Critter's Name? 23. Armadillo
The name 'Armadillo' is simply derived from a Spanish word, meaning "little armoured one".
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The UK government continue their quest to turn England's rivers back into sewers. They first facilitated the privatised water companies...
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Garden plants in France, The Netherlands, The UK and Sikkim (NE India).
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