National Geographic commemorates Earth Day 2020: “Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.” — Dr. Jane Goodall TO INSPIRE HOPE AND EMPOWER VIEWERS WORLDWIDE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC COMMEMORATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY WITH THREE WORLD PREMIERES: JANE GOODALL: THE HOPE OKAVANGO: RIVER OF DREAMS AND PHOTO ARK: RAREST CREATURES In April 1970, millions of people around the world mobilized to demand protection of the planet … [Read more...] about National Geographic commemorates Earth Day 2020 – MyPR.co.za
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Bhisho news: Selborne boys aim high in curved earth quest
Selborne boys aim high in curved earth quest: A group of four Grade 7 schoolboys are out to prove once and for all that the earth is round by launching a GoPro “rocket” 32km into space from the Bhisho Airport. HIGH HOPES: Selborne Primary Grade 7 boys Luke Hosking, Callen Jordan, Josh Jensen and ... Source: "Bhisho" - BingNews. Ramaphosa moves to tame structure and size of public service, likely a first step towards super-presidency: At the time the Basic Education Department was in the … [Read more...] about Bhisho news: Selborne boys aim high in curved earth quest
Earth Day and World Book Day: Unplug and Read a Paper Book – MyPR.co.za
Earth Day and World Book Day: Unplug and Read a Paper Book: Unplug with a paper book on Earth Day and World Book Day. Photo: istockphoto.com Johannesburg, April, 19, 2018 – We are well into the age of technology, living an always-on, always-connected lifestyle. But just as we still have bicycles among motor vehicles and pencils in our pen holder, paper will always be close to our computers and smart phones. With Earth Day on 22 April and World Book Day on 23 April, the Paper Manufacturers … [Read more...] about Earth Day and World Book Day: Unplug and Read a Paper Book – MyPR.co.za
PE in the news: South Africans switch off for Earth Hour and save 420MW in the process – Eskom
South Africans switch off for Earth Hour and save 420MW in the process – Eskom: “This is enough to power a city the size of Polokwane or Port Elizabeth for an hour,” Eskom said in a statement on Sunday. South Africans took action against climate change on Saturday evening when they switched off their lights for Earth Hour from 8 ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Zille’s fate rests in hands of DA’s federal executive: FILE: This file photo shows Western Cape Premier Helen Zille in Port … [Read more...] about PE in the news: South Africans switch off for Earth Hour and save 420MW in the process – Eskom
Celebrate Earth Hour by leaving one light ON
Celebrate Earth Hour by leaving one light ON: Around the globe, millions of people, businesses, and landmarks set aside an hour to host events, switch off their lights, and make noise for climate change action. This year Earth Hour is at 8:30pm on 25 March 2017. “You can celebrate Earth Hour in a slightly different and completely guilt free way,” says Alan Straton from Straton Solar who says that using green energy is the biggest and most visible way to make a noise for climate … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Hour by leaving one light ON
What a Trip! The Toughest Animal Migrations on Earth – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: What a Trip! The Toughest Animal Migrations on Earth by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: One bird can fly more than 7,000 miles without stopping to feed, drink, or rest. National Geographic News Click here to visit Expert Tours. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth Image from page 280 of “The copper resources of California” (1905) by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: Image from page 280 of “The copper resources of … [Read more...] about What a Trip! The Toughest Animal Migrations on Earth – Featured Blog
Is the Earth round? – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Is the Earth round? by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: While the earth appears to be round when viewed from the vantage point of space, it is actually closer to an ellipsoid. However, even an ellipsoid does not adequately describe the earth’s unique and ever-changing shape. Ocean Facts Click here to book your Sardine Run Experience. Read more here: Sardine Run Port Elizabeth A Spider Named Brian by Sardine Run Port Elizabeth: New … [Read more...] about Is the Earth round? – Featured Blog
Earth Hour
Earth Hour is the world’s biggest grassroots movement for the environment. This year the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is shining a light on one of the most challenging issue of our times – climate change. Getting involved is easy. Just visit the Earth Hour platform on the WWF website (http://www.earthhour.org.za/) and state how you intend to play your part in addressing climate change. To make it even simpler, the pledge platform allows for commitments to be made under one of four … [Read more...] about Earth Hour
When did we stop caring?
On Friday we had the baby and family expo at Kings Court Mall and there I was promoting pregnancy yoga. I had some of my yoga mats on display and someone who claimed to do yoga came up to enquire about the price of the mats. The mats sell for R500. A lady, quite indignantly, asked why the mat was ‘so expensive’. In short: the mat is much cheaper than what you would pay in shops or online and there are a number of reasons why it’s a wonderful yoga mat, but when I got to the part that one of the … [Read more...] about When did we stop caring?
