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Tag Archives: life
Dirty water kills 180 children per hour
As I have said many times now, I chose to pursue hydrogeology as a specialism because I wanted to find some way of using my geological knowledge to improve the lives of less fortunate people. I may have got distracted … Continue reading
WW3 will involve water and/or Israel
I think World War Three (WW3) will be fought over access to water; and one of the most obvious flash points for conflict would appear to the occupied West Bank outside Jerusalem. I am grateful to Christine over at 350orbust.com … Continue reading
A brief history of Earth – part 3
Brought forward 24 hours in order to mark Earth Day, this is the third (and possibly the last) part of my mini-series of posts looking at what we can and should learn about the fragility and contingency of our existence … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Mass Extinctions, Philosophy
Tagged Carpe diem, Geology, life, Quo Vadis, World View
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A brief history of Earth – part 2
Yesterday, I began a review of the recently-broadcast Australia: The Time Traveller’s Guide. However, this is such an information-rich programme, I went well over my 1000-word limit without even getting to the end of Episode 1. Also, it was clearly … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Mass Extinctions, Philosophy
Tagged Carpe diem, Geology, life, Quo Vadis, World View
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A brief history of Earth – part 1
A couple of weeks ago, I got into a spot of bother for suggesting that only geologists have the required sense of perspective to appreciate how contingent Life on Earth actually is (i.e. that things could quite easily have not … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Mass Extinctions, Philosophy
Tagged Carpe diem, Geology, life, Quo Vadis, World View
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Gaining new perspective
In memoriam – Whitney Houston (1963 – 2012) R.I.P. ——————————– Even though Little Moreton Hall is really very small, it is perhaps one of the most famous National Trust (NT) properties in the NW of England; and I am very … Continue reading
A poetic interlude
I am not normally prone to being poetic but, while out walking yesterday, I found myself wondering what reason I have to feel sad. This is the result: I am very fortunate To live in a country where life is … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Science, Ethics, Intergenerational Injustice
Tagged life, poetry, purpose
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The pollution of death
Having gotten a little depressed about not being able to find relevant employment, I have decided it is time to publish this item: We hear a lot about death caused by pollution but, have you ever stopped to consider the … Continue reading
Posted in Civilisation, Climate Science, Environment, Ethics, Limits to Growth, Optimum Population
Tagged life, mortality
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What’s wrong with Renewables?
OK then, what is wrong with renewable energy? Well, if you can say what is bigger than the Universe and more powerful than God, then you already know… However, if you are not sure, the answer is depicted in the … Continue reading
What’s wrong with Clean Coal?
In the main, the problem is that is does not exist! The concept of Clean Coal is almost certainly an invention of the marketing departments of coal mining companies (analagous to “safe cigarettes“). In most cases, coal-burning power stations have … Continue reading
