The Thin End Ray Noble

One of the problems for humans and the planet is that we have isolated ourselves from our ecosystem. Yet,  our activity impacts the global climate and habitats. For example, unlike Apodemus sylvaticus, we destroy more of our forests than we plant. In addition, we deplete the world's freshwater with our increasing demand for crops and our unregulated world trade. Is this the best we can do with our 'intelligence'? Or have we much to learn from the wood mouse? 

All life demonstrates ecological intelligence, an ability to solve problems as groups or as ecological systems.  This is seen in the behaviour of birds migrating, ants foraging and plants growing and spreading their seed.  Life is on the move, a continuous and directed motion. 

The Thin End considers how growth has become a political mantra and how bad trade pollutes the planet and fuels climate change, and the suggestion that there should be carbon taxes.  

A weekly round up of news and views on topical issues appearing in The Thin End Magazine.  This week:  Invasive Rabbits and Hares, pesticides and hummingbirds, Invasive mosquitos, abortion law reform in the UK, and controversl new blood pressure guidelines. 

Brexit isn't an ideal.  It might break the cosy economic and political illusion that all growth and trade is good.  But there is little thinking behind it.  It won't lead to better trade.  It won't save our planet.  

One of the problems for humans, and for the planet, is that we have isolated ourselves from our ecosystem. Yet,  our activity impacts on the global climate and on habitats.  Unlike  Apodemus sylvaticus, we destroy more of our forests than we plant, and we deplete the worlds fresh water with our increasing demand for crops and our unregulated world trade. Is this really the best we can do with our 'intelligence'? Or have we much to learn from the wood mouse?