Unfortunately, the natural methods aren’t enough.

We damaged the climate so much in the past that we need more than rewilding to stop these extreme weather events from happening.

• We’ll need some miracle to stop people from dying.

Planting trees to absorb carbon dioxide is often celebrated as a win-win climate solution. But scientists warn that planting trees alone will not solve climate change. In fact, there are potential hidden dangers in mass tree-planting schemes: if the wrong trees are planted, they may not absorb that much carbon and could have negative impacts on biodiversity, landscapes and livelihoods. Focusing on planting trees for climate benefits may lead to competition with other land uses, like farming for food.