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Taking action to stop climate change is not an act of charity; it is a legal obligation | Cynthia Houniuhi

Countries like Australia that continue to dig up, export or burn fossil fuels, must take action or be held accountableI often talk about my childhood in the Reef Islands, a special place on the far eastern seas of Solomon Islands. It is there that I learned to fish, to plant root crops and to hunt. I came to understand how to read the weather and which plants could be used for injuries and cuts. Above all, I was taught the importance of caring for the land and the ocean.During bedtime, the spiritual connection to the land was taught to me through kastom stories. How did this land come about, how did that island come about, why is the river shaped like this or why is there a big rock near that waterfall? These stories taught me to respect and understand the natural world. Continue reading...


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