Grim times for the Amazon:

“Soaring deforestation coupled with the destructive policies of Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, could push the Amazon rainforest dangerously to an irreversible “tipping-point” within two years, a prominent economist has said.”

What is the tipping-point being talked about?

“…the rainforest would stop producing enough rain to sustain itself and start slowly degrading into a drier savannah, releasing billions of tonnes of carbon into the atmosphere, which would exacerbate global heating and disrupt weather across South America”.

Well, that’s just great news. Is there a more positive way to look at this?

“The report sparked controversy among climate scientists. Some believe the tipping point is still 15 to 20 years away”.

Well, if it’s 15-20 years away, there’s simply nothing to worry about this weekend at least, is there?

Phew (wipes brow).

Have a good weekend y’all.