At its heart, climate change denial is a conflict between facts and values. People deny the climate crisis because, to them, it just feels wrong.

The climate change clock is ticking.

When Cyclone Idai barrelled over the Mozambican port of Beira on the east coast of Africa in March this year, mop-up crews estimated that the record-breaking storm had razed 90% of the city’s infrastructure.

Only two of the world’s 10 biggest banks joined the coalition of 130 global financial firms in agreeing to align their business with international efforts to address climate change and other environmental issues.

According to a UN panel of scientists, waters are rising, the ice is melting, and species are moving habitat due to human activities.

Trees’ services to this planet range from carbon storage and soil conservation to water cycle regulation. They support natural and human food systems and provide homes for countless species – including us, through building materials.