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 June 2024
No Time Off For Euros
Scientists generally agree that human activity is increasing the severity, frequency and duration of extreme weather events in Europe. Most recently, 5 people were reported to have died when fierce winds, floods and landslides hit France, Italy and Switzerland (https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/30/dead-after-storms-lash-france-switzerland). Europeans dont, however, seem to be quickly learning their lesson. Concomitant elections seem to favour a tranche of climate change deniers. The impact of the massive 'greenhouse gas' emissions generated by the UEFA football competition (spread over the whole of Germany) and the Glastonbury Pop concerts, have hardly received a comment!
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