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A Weblog monitoring coverage of environmental issues and science in the UK media. By Professor Emeritus Philip Stott. The aim is to assess whether a subject is being fairly covered by press, radio, and television. Above all, the Weblog will focus on science, but not just on poor science. It will also bring to public notice good science that is being ignored because it may be politically inconvenient.

Friday, January 07, 2005

Tsunami lessons.....

May I recommend a careful read of this thoughtful piece from Thomas R. DeGregori : 'Tsunami: tragedy as a teacher' (American Council on Science and Health, January 5):

"But no amount of romantic 'living in harmony with Nature' would have provided protection to the victims of this tsunami. Contrary to popular opinion, science, technology, and modern life in general provide an enormous amount of protection from the worst hazards of nature, protection that we too often take for granted....."

"Economic development is the best defense against death and natural disasters. After every major tragedy, those societies that can afford it institute major changes, from funding more research on prevention to improving building standards for protection against fire or collapse....."

Philip.

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