Category: environment
Plastic fantastic
When it becomes a problem we fix it. Or try to. But why wait until 8000 million tonnes of discarded plastic becomes a problem before we attempt a fix? Continue reading Plastic fantastic
Coral sun shield
Ultra-thin sun shield
The recent press announcement of a scientifically developed coral sun-shield is a potential game changer and a real glimmer of hope for the dying Great Barrier Reef. Scientists are currently investigating a number of possible solutions including genetic modification & cultivation of super-symbionts and these are discussed in an earlier post: http://www.waxpoetic.com.au/?p=1990
As is already appreciated, the health of the reef is in jeopardy as unprecedented coral bleaching in 2016 and 2017 has decimated the reef by two-thirds – approximately 1500 kilometres of reef.* Continue reading Coral sun shield
Seals
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