Conservation Watch Tipping Points Tree-boosters’ rap drowns out pastoral symphony Why a ‘fetish’ for forests might imperil conservation efforts. By Fred Kockott and Savannah Burns First published by Daily Maverick The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Well, that’s how the old adage goes. But what if we’ve got it wrong? What if planting trees […] Written by Savannah Burns September 8, 2023March 26, 2024
Uncategorized Geologist’s ‘deep view’ perspective heats up the debate on climate crisis Global warming is real and it’s happening, but a geology professor reckons the current focus on it is short-sighted, distracting from more pressing environmental problems. Mike Watkeys’ “deep time” perspective has irked leading climate scientists. Matthew Hattingh and Fred Kockott report. TORNADOS struck the Kwazulu-Natal Midlands in South Africa last week, not far from where […] Written by RR November 21, 2019February 3, 2020