If ever there were a place on earth which proves that natural conservation requires human ruthlessness, it is the small, apparently perfect Lord Howe Island, off the east coast of Australia. Lord Howe, which is run by a board of local families working with the state government, offers the world a lesson in environmental micro-management.… Continue reading To the Lord Howe rat I take off my hat
Read moreHere is the latest news from Planet Bonkers: in order to encourage children to become involved in the 2012 Olympics, a computer simulation of running round a track is being sent to schools. The ultimate in sport for all (it is so inclusive that children will not even have to move off their obese behinds… Continue reading In cyberspace, I can hear the addicts scream
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