By: Aaron Johnstone
Climate change is making this generation anxious. Continue reading “Does God Care About Rising Sea Levels?”
Content Provision for Member Stations
By: Aaron Johnstone
Climate change is making this generation anxious. Continue reading “Does God Care About Rising Sea Levels?”
By: Helping Hands TV
In Australia, and in many places around the world, the buying power of our hard earned income has taken a hit with the rising cost of living. Continue reading “Social Enterprise – A Catalyst for Public Good”
By: Joni Boyd
Earth Hour is a grassroots movement which began in 2007. Best known for its “lights out” challenge, this year Aussies are also encouraged to get outdoors and do an activity of their choice every day for 60 minutes in the lead up to Earth Hour on 23 March.
Key points:
“Earth Hour has grown into the world’s biggest grass root movement to protect our planet,” says Rachael Lance, Head of Individual Giving at WWF-Australia.
“Historically known for its signature lights out moment, where millions of people and landmarks around the world switch off their lights in support of stronger action on climate change and biodiversity, landmarks will still be switching off for Earth Hour this year but we’re also encouraging Aussies to make an impact beyond the hour by taking part in a new initiative called Challenge 60.
“From March 1st until Earth Hour on March 23rd, we’re challenging people to get out in nature and walk, run, swim, cycle for 60 minutes a day and raise funds to regenerate nature.
“The funds raised will drive critical conservation projects that help protect our wildlife and the planet.”
Landmarks will still be switching off for Earth Hour this year.
Research conducted by WWF Australia has revealed that we’re spending less time outdoors.
“30% of the Aussies surveyed admit their time spent outdoors has decreased by up to 50% in the past year,” Rachael says and explains that this has been linked to due to mindlessly scrolling our phones, heading back into the office full time and having a jam-packed social calendar.
“That’s one of the reasons we’ve launched a new challenge to encourage people to get active in nature for Earth Hour this year.”
We’re known around the world for our diversity of flora and fauna but sadly, our wildlife is suffering.
Climate change and nature lovers are two of the biggest threats facing people and wildlife here in Australia, with bushfires, floods and mass coral bleaching events taking their toll, among many other factors.
“We also have the highest mammal extinction rate in the world and our list of threatened species continues to grow.
“Our precious wildlife and wild places are on a really tragic trajectory and need us to urgently take action.”
The community-led movement is known for its signature “lights out” moment, with millions of people and landmarks around the world switching off their lights in support of stronger action on climate change and biodiversity loss. Landmarks will still be switching off for Earth Hour this year, with the addition of Challenge 60, a more personal challenge available to help individuals become more active and aware.
“We’d love for as many Aussies as possible to join us in switching off and getting active in nature to power up their commitment to a sustainable future,” Rachael says.
Register for Challenge 60 at earthhour.org.au.
Article supplied with thanks to Hope Media.
About the author: Joni Boyd is a writer, based in the Hawkesbury Region of NSW. She is passionate about the power of stories shared, to transform lives.
Feature image: Photo by CanvaPro
By: Georgia Free
Sustainability has become a bit of a buzzword of late, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin to live a more sustainable life – especially when you are time poor. Continue reading “Sustainability Tips for Busy People”
By: Georgia Free
For more than 40 years, Tim Winton AO has shaped the Australian literary landscape with classics such as Cloudstreet, Shallows and Dirt Music. Continue reading “Author Tim Winton Says New Docuseries is an “Act of Prayer to Creation””
By: Mike Crooks
Australia’s youth are most worried about the environment, equality and mental health, according to a new survey. Continue reading “Survey Reveals Youth’s Biggest Worry”
By: Ben McEachen
Incredibly, a Liam Neeson action movie inspired James Bartle to do something positive for the world. Continue reading “Why Sustainable, Ethical Fashion is Possible”
By: Amy Cheng
Dr Kara Youngentob, a wildlife ecologist at the Australian National University, believes it’s important to protect koalas as they play an important role in a healthy Australian forest ecosystem. Continue reading ““Koalas Are in Trouble” But You Can Help Protect Them”
By: Amy Cheng
Marine life in the Great Barrier Reef are at risk of plastic exposure due to high levels of microplastics found in the water, a new study has found. Continue reading “High Levels of Microplastics Found in Great Barrier Reef”
By: Michael McQueen
The demand for sustainability has no less than revolutionised the way companies do business. In the last decade, the move towards sustainable products, waste solutions and emissions reductions has forced businesses to pursue purpose over profits, leading the way to a new and positive form of conscious capitalism. Continue reading “Why Sustainability is a ‘Package’ Deal in Business”