The evidence now seems to be startling clear that wildlife, under pressure from the ever growing masses of humanity, is in sharp decline. Indeed, according to a long article in the PNAS (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America) 'most …
precautionary principle
Screen addiction
Over at Curlew Books Sally has started work with Dr Mark Griffiths, an expert on behavioural addictions, on a book on screen addiction, with particular reference to on-screen gambling. As a result I am currently attuned to research on addiction. So, although I was actually …
Wifi banned in French schools and smart meters delayed
Leading the way in adopting the 'precautionary approach', in March this year the French Assembly banned the use of wifi in schools 'until it is proven safe for human consumption'. Bravo for the Assembly! (They were absolutely not, incidentally, being Luddite here – they just …
Mayor of Udine launches campaign for mobile-phone-free bars and restaurants
There is much activity in the electromagnetic world – well, at least amongst those who are concerned that the stratospheric increase in man-made electromagnetic radiation over the last 20 years could have catastrophic long term effects on our health. Whereas five years ago, which …