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.
Saturday, 12 October 2024
Wildlife Being Pushed To Point of No Return?
A Zoological Society of London report notes that global wildlife populations have plunged by an average of 73% over the last 50 years. Humans are continuing to push ecosystems to the brink of collapse. The decline in Latin America and the Caribbean is even higher at 95%. This, however,may reflect the fact that the declines started in the 1970s in Europe and North America. This would bring the 50 year average down (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/10/collapsing-wildlife-populations-points-no-return-living-planet-report-wwf-zsl-warns). There's no doubt that biodiversity is on the brink. Urgent action is required, if the point of no return is to be avoided.
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Wooden Tops 16. Hawthorn
As Hawthorn wood is strong and closely-grained, it's often used for carving. This wood is also employed to make tool handles, as well a...
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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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