In the eye of the climate change storm
Friday, September 25, 2015
Floods and landslides dominate news headlines from all ends of the world. Those who understand the language of the waters increasingly announce temperature rises at the depth of the oceans. Dryness and scorching heat crack not only the ‘flesh’ of the earth, but the human skin too.
These are just but some of the current occurrences owing to climate change, with much more predicted for the future.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...