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Schoolgirl Sophie Weenink made it into the Reader’s Digest when, aged 13, she organised a beach clean up in Nelson that netted over 200kg of rubbish. Two years on, she has bought an electric skateboard, and made a habit of buying locally-produced food and second-hand clothes to try to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and waste. People needed to make sustainable consumer choices if they wanted to make a “real change” to protect the planet, she told citizen-led group the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum, which invited her to speak on Saturday as it discussed what people could do to mitigate and adapt to climate change. “We just have to be smart about what we’re purchasing,” said Weenink, sporting an op shop-bought dress. READ MORE: Prince Louis is heard for first time in a video interview with Sir David Attenborough Sir David Attenborough gets attention from Royals and 4 million others on Instagram Young people taking big steps for the environment “Pretty Smart” … [Read more...] about Buying used clothes smarter than crying over Attenborough docos

According to reports by Le Dinh Quyet, deputy head of the forecasting department at the Southern Regional Hydrometeorology Station, the current heat wave is caused by a subtropical high-pressure system crossing the south. Moving forward over the coming days, Quyet anticipates that the region’s UV Index will remain at a ‘very high’ level, from nine to 10. He therefore predicts that the next five days will see the average temperature in the southern region remain around 34 to 36 degrees Celsius. In Ho Chi Minh City, average temperatures will be around 35 to 36 degrees Celsius, although the real feel may be higher, around 37 to 38 degrees Celsius. Local residents are therefore advised to wear sun protective clothing alongside sunglasses, hats, face masks, and sunscreen when going out during the daytime. They are also encouraged to drink more water to avoid dehydration in the scorching sun. … [Read more...] about Heat wave strikes southern Vietnam

White sneakers have become every stylish woman’s go-to kicks, pairing effortlessly with summery floral sundresses, minimalist shirt-dresses, jeans, shorts, athleisure get-ups and even clubwear. While they’re definitely easy on the feet, it’s hard to keep them easy on the eye, being the dirt magnets that they are. Here’s CNA Lifestyle’s definitive guide to keeping them looking box-fresh and as pure as driven snow. ASSEMBLE YOUR WHITE SNEAKER CARE KIT This comprises the following items: A stain- and water-repellent spray or a white candle, a shoe brush, a toothbrush, a dishwashing sponge, whitening toothpaste, baking soda, laundry detergent or dishwashing liquid, bleach, soft, clean rags (cut-up old T-shirts are great), wet wipes, melamine sponge, a mesh laundry bag, a stain remover pen, white shoe polish, white nail polish, and nail polish remover. BEFORE YOU WEAR THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME Be patient and pre-treat your sneakers (especially if they’re canvas) … [Read more...] about Caught in the rain? Here’s how to keep your white sneakers in pristine condition

Legend has it that when Aesop, a slave, was brought to the Greek island of Samos, he so charmed the locals with his fables that they not only freed him, but honoured him with a shrine. That Aesop should have come to this Northern Aegean island for freedom holds a special poignancy today, even if it is only myth, because Samos is now home to one of the largest refugee camps in Greece. More than 4,400 asylum seekers from the Middle East and Africa live in and around an overcrowded camp above the port town of Vathy, the capital of Samos, waiting for clearance to cross the sea to the mainland and beyond, where they hope to find a future. Unlike the other Greek island camps, which tend to be built in remote places, the Samos camp is close enough to town to allow refugees to walk to shops and the seafront, so when I was there in October and this summer, I was able to meet some and do what I could to help, even as I was also exploring the island, renowned for its dramatic … [Read more...] about Volunteering and vacationing on the Greek island where Aesop told his stories

Following complaint, cops visited Khed-Shivapur and Anewadi plazas on NH-48; fake receipts also seized from the youths In serious financial irregularities that have cost the exchequer in crores, cops found that a racket illegally collected cash from vehicles passing through two toll plazas on the busy Pune-Satara stretch on National Highway 48 that connects Mumbai and Bengaluru . Till Wednesday evening, seven people have been arrested by Pune rural police in the case. gang has been simple: issue fake receipts and collect cash. The gang has been active since the past two months, as per preliminary investigations. They zeroed in on the extreme left lane of the two toll plazas — Khed-Shivapur and Anewadi. Usually, the extra-wide vehicles like trucks and trailers take the extreme left lane apart from several cars and buses. Just metres before the toll plaza, the gang members used to give the drivers fake receipts in collusion with toll plaza operators, cops have found. … [Read more...] about 7 held for Rs 2.8 crore illegal toll collection

PLAN AHEAD ► Fine strokes As a medium, acrylic is versatile and exciting to start with for beginners. This eight-day Acrylic Painting Online Course is designed to explain the medium and the tools used to absolute beginners. So participants will be guided through the course to understand light, form, colour mixing and how to apply layers of colours. You will also cover various painting techniques with acrylic. March 13, 4 pm. Rs 950 onwards. Sign up on www.bookmyshow. com. ► Focus on flora and fauna A naturalist and photographer Becky Jaffe will show you how to use the camera both as a scientifi c tool to indulge botanical curiosities and as an artistic instrument to delight in nature. This four-part course will include weekly exercises to refi ne our innate capacity for wonder, and offer a photographic celebration of spring. The workshop series is titled Blooming in Place. March 18 to April 8. 11 am to 12.30 pm. Sign up www.allevents.in. ► Hues of Rajasthan … [Read more...] about PLAN AHEAD: Fine strokes