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The Thai Whale story brought international attention and media coverage because plastic pollution is a serious issue and certain actions should be taken to prevent it.   The incident inspired the theme of the World Ocean Day and made people rethink the problem. It's sad that such amazing species die due to human activities. Pollution is not only harmful to animals but also to people since we eat them. Plastic can be broken down into small particles by heat although it isn't biodegradable. It means that even small plastic pieces can be harmful to animals and as a result to people. Some species are already at risk of extinction. Additionally, plastic is dangerous as it raises the risk of getting cancer. As eco-conscious people, we should reduce, reuse and recycle plastic. We should use substitutes for plastic such as paper, cloth or glass. It is incumbent upon authorities to offer solutions to prevent plastic pollution. They should encourage people to use less plastic and f

More than 8 million tonnes of plastic are dumped in the ocean every year. However big the clean-up, it won't solve the problem. Manufacturers need to design products that are easier to recycle, supermarkets must reduce plastic packaging and authorities should develop better ways of collecting and processing plastic waste. We as consumers also need to rethink our use of single-use plastic, and to redouble our efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. Resouces: news.sky.com

The architecture of apartheid hasn’t really changed Apartheid legislation forced people of different races and ethnic groups to live separately. Today, many of those neighborhoods haven't changed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=71&v=PZFQBqTPsoo Who was Nelson Mandela? Nelson Mandela wanted the people in South Africa to be free from apartheid. He hated how black people in his homeland had to live separately from white people. He also hated that black South Africans lived in poverty and could not vote in elections. While many others felt that ending apartheid was an impossible challenge, Nelson Mandela did not give up. Mandela spent 27 years of his life in prison. When he was 

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When is World Oceans Day 2018 and what is it for? The annual celebration of the earth's oceans takes place every year on June 8. World Oceans Day aims to  create  greater awareness around plastic pollution - and get people to think about their environmental impact. What is the theme this year? This year's theme will be preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean. How is the date marked? The day is celebrated through the launching of new campaigns and initiatives, special events at aquariums and zoos, outdoor explorations and aquatic and beach clean-ups. There are also educational and conservation action programmes, art contests, film festivals and sustainable seafood events, from Hawaii to Islamabad. This year, participants are encouraged to think specifically about the plastic they use  - and if they can use less and recycle more. "You can make a difference today -and every day - by doing simple things like carrying y

Five things to know about the US immigration policy responsible for separating children from their families. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-44527286/zero-tolerance Conversation  Questions :  1.      What have you heard about children and their parents being separated and in jail at the U.S border?   2.      What are your thoughts and feelings about this situation? 3.      What do you think it is like for these children to be separated from their parents? 4.      What do you think it might be like for families to have to stay in detention centers? 5.      Is there a connection that we, as a family, have to the current situation on the border? 6.      What more do you want to know about what is happening? Family separation lawsuit offers chilling details https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=101&v=2CUlDdNT-hE Discussion questions Why did the decision to separate families cause such an emotional response? Why did the T