Maggie Rees A quick Zulu lesson… Kunjani? – How are you? Ngiphilile – I am well IMG_0229 Here in Durban, ngiphilile!  I am well! But, how are the negotiations?  Some say it is too early to tell.  After nearly a week of negotiations, things are moving rather slowly for the decision-makers.  The opening week in Durban has gone smoothly.  There has been good progress with many technical decisions that needed to be made before next week. Although some things are progressing in the negotiations, it has been noted that climate skeptics in the United States have reached a peak.  Despite the science showing temperature increases, there has been a recent rise in Americans’ denial that the climate is changing.  NOAA indicates that seven of the eight warmest years on record have occurred since 2001.  All ten … Read entire article »