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, 11 June 2023
Nessie in Trouble?
Scotland's Loch Ness is reputedly the home of an aquatic monster dubbed 'Nessie'. The extended hot and dry UK conditions for 2023, have caused the Scottish Environment Protection Agency to issue a water scarcity alert for parts of Scotland. Loch Ness has currently dropped to its lowest level 'since records began'. Admittedly, these records, began in 1990. They hardly cover an extended period (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/10/concern-over-loch-ness-low-water-levels-amid-uk-dry-spell). If Loch Ness's water levels fall really low, it should be much easier to determine if 'Nessie' actually exists (highly unlikely). Perhaps, however, such events (cumulatively) will eventually convince folk of the dangers of 'runaway' climate change. Water scarcity certainly isn't going to help maintain Scottish salmon fishing, golf courses or whiskey production!
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