Getting close to nature can offer some insights into the changing climate. Aside from some very interesting discussions with Don Wilson a retired Smithsonian scientist regarding the Smithsonian’s efforts to combat the science deniers, two observations made an impression on me from our time in Zambia. Both involved first-time actions humans have taken to offset present challenges. In both cases, these were the first time such actions have been taken.
This is the view of the river from the lodge. The original channel for launching the boats is the near channel. A new system had to be constructed when things became very dry and the boats could no longer navigate this channel.
For the first time. the lodge is supporting feeding the animals. This cannot be done in the actual national park, but in the surrounding game preserve. Hay and salt blocks have been put out to support the animals until the rainy season.
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