Suhashini Sarkar | | Published 08.05.21, 12:27 AM
The celebration of the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo, once again took place in the United States of America in the middle of the pandemic. Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France, although it is not considered a Mexican federal holiday. In fact, most Americans mistakenly believe it to be Mexico’s Independence Day (which is actually on September 16). Cinco de Mayo is known for both how misunderstood it is and for being marked by free-flowing tequila, beer, margaritas and tacos. It is not uncommon for people to purchase piñatas, Mexican flag paraphernalia, sombreros and costumes bordering on cultural appropriation. If it sounds like another American reason to drink and party, it is.
Botanic Gardens shares tips on how to grow food at home
Eyleen Gomez 6th May 2021
Bridging World Earth Day on April 22 and World Ocean’s Day on June 8 the Chronicle aims to run a series of articles that hope to help address the various ways people can ‘Restore Our Earth’, this week its growing plants at home. Chronicle reporter Eyleen Gomez spoke to Gibraltar Botanic Gardens Education Officer Shawna Jones about how to grow food at home
Shawna Jones, hails from America and since arriving on the Rock last August she has been helping children learn about plants especially fruits, vegetables and herbs.
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WASHINGTON, DC, April 19, 2021 (ENS) – “Earthday.org is honored that the Biden Administration has decided to convene a global climate summit on Earth Day 2021, said Earthday.org President Kathleen Rogers. “Many important environmental events have happened on Earth Day since it began in the United States in 1970, including the recent signing of the Paris Agreement.”
“Earth Day continues to be a momentous and unifying day each and every year,” Rogers reminded the world. “We look forward to being a part of this historic climate summit and making active progress to Restore OurEarth,” which is the Earth Day theme this year.
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Trees planted for Earth Day
A newly planted white cedar tree stands on the outskirts of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School grounds protected by a wooden barrier. It was one of 100 trees that Green …
Employees from Green VI plant a white cedar tree at Althea Scatliffe Primary School last Thursday as part of celebrations of Earth Day. (Photo: ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED)
A newly planted white cedar tree stands on the outskirts of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School grounds protected by a wooden barrier.
It was one of 100 trees that Green VI and partners said they planted at schools and other sites across the Virgin Islands last Thursday and Friday.
Tips for sustainable living at home 29th April 2021
Bridging World Earth Day on April 22 and World Ocean’s Day on June 8 the Chronicle aims to run a series of articles that hope to help address the various ways people can ‘Restore Our Earth’, this week its tips on what you can do at home.
A lot of people are aware of many little tips that can help reduce the impact of humans on the planet.
Tips such as turning off lights when leaving a room, not wasting food, recycling, reducing use of plastic, not wasting water. However, some people may not be aware of ways to do some of these things.