This document discusses climate change and its impacts in various regions including high air pollution levels, lack of snow, expanding Sahara Desert, and UK floods. It mentions a power station in Newport that emits gases and burns carbon. It also discusses dwindling Lake Chad and the paradox of development causing pollution. The document traces the history between the British Isles and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and explores the work of explorer John Rowlands in mapping the Congo Basin. It provides some facts on deforestation and forest dependency in the Congo. Finally, it discusses potential solutions that could be taken in Wales, such as establishing community links and supporting solar projects to reduce forest dependency.