Carbon offsets: should you buy absolution? December 19, 2007
Posted by Ralph Pina in : Climate Change, ecotourism , 2comments
Some critics liken carbon offsetting - paying for emission reductions elsewhere instead of reducing one’s own carbon emissions - to “buying pardons from the Catholic church in 16th century Europe” [1]. Absolution. Guilt-free flying.
And yes, there are various, related ethical issues that you must resolve for yourself. If you’re not sure what I am writing about, take a look at CheatNeutral for amusing satirical commentary on the practice of offsetting your “sins”. However, if you are thinking that I am simply about to dismiss carbon offsetting as an immoral or impractical practice, please read on.
Meeting the Meerkats December 19, 2007
Posted by Clarissa Hughes in : Animals, ecotourism , add a comment
Meerkats (or suricates) are one of those species that deserve Walt Disney full-feature attention. They are cute-looking, live in communes and are jam-packed with character. All kinds of “wickedness” (in the form of raptors and poisonous snakes) lurk at every turn. I should think they are manna- from- heaven for Hollywood directors.
Jack’s Camp, on the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana has started interactive safaris with these endearing little creatures.
For a complete photo-journey through the lives of meerkats we recommend Alain Degre & Sylvie Robert’s coffee table book “Meerkat Valley”. The Degres are also known as the parents of Tippi whose adventures are well documented in “Tippi of Africa”.
