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Meredith McKittrick, "Green Lands for White Men: Desert Dystopias and the Environmental Origins of Apartheid" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Exploring River Diversion and Its Climatic Implications in Southern Africa

This chapter explores the debate on diverting rivers in Southern Africa, focusing on the region's flat landscape and the skepticism linked to climate change. It highlights the tension between scientific skepticism and the value of local knowledge, illustrating how vernacular insights can support unconventional ideas about hydrology.

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