THIS year, World Environment Day is being hosted by the city of Torino in Italy and Havana in Cuba. Events during the extensive programme will include everything from art exhibitions to demonstrations of recycling methods. The day is also celebrated in more than 100 countries around the world, each with it's own programme of big and small events.
Human beings are in fact the custodians of the earth's living environment.
We have the technology and scientific know-how with which to seek and find solutions to just about any problem, yet our world remains in imbalance. The earth deserves our respect, and our protection. We must take care of it today, starting right now. When this newspaper has been read, remember that it still has many uses. It can be added to compost heaps in your garden, it can be used to wrap up delicate china, or as a sandwich parcel for your lunch, and when it has served that purpose, it can still be recycled.