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BREAKING NEWS: Extremely proud to share a first image of the DUTCH version of the "Eco Hero" graphic novel: De Roep van de Narwal.

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It was fabulous meeting Dr. Oz at the 2021 #Concorida Summit

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Enhancing your relationship with Mother Earth!

FIRST DAY OF FALL and what an honor it was to meet the fabulous Dr.Oz and not only receive a signed copy of his last book “Yin Yang You” but to also give him a copy of my “ELEMENTS” card deck in return! Reciprocity is a good thing … and his thoughts about my Wisdom Card Deck: “how beautiful!!” More on www.myelementsdeck.com if this post sparks your curiosity and wondering how you will al celebrate this transition to a new season and enhance your relationship with #motherearth, one of the take-aways from the recent #iucncongress in #marseille. Thank you to @concordiasummit for making this happen.

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In order to celebrate initiatives of local "Eco Heroes" that benefit "Our Planet" (the name of my 1st TV series that aired on ManhattanCable between 2001 & 2007), I invite you all to join the 5th edition of the "Day of the Eco Hero" - set for MAY the 5TH. It includes a call for participation, the #ECOHEROCHALLENGE, now in its 10th anniversary. WHY: we aim to empower more young people with the help of some amazing expert VOICES for OUR PLANET who each represent a characteristic of an "Eco Hero". During this event, together with 11 other experts, I will share how I represent the 1st characteristic - PASSION, because of my love for MotherEarth that inspired me to launch my 1st environmental magazine at the age of 12. I am also a VOICE FOR ECOSYSTEM WATER. 

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Let's talk TRASH! Today is #WorldCleanupDay so if you don't trash, you won't clash with Mother Earth's ecosystems! Unesco Esd UNESCO #TrashHack

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Announcement 4th edition of the "Day Of The Eco Hero" - May the 5th 2020.

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Pamela Peeters reads: "Urban Ecology" - Biking

Dear Lover of life,

In this never seen before global pandemic, millions of people are at home. Some are surrounded by family and others are by themselves. Since we are all  trying to do our little bit in order to cheer one another up with some creative talent we have to spare, I thought I could contribute in my own way as well. It is why I picked up my first bundle of short stories called "URBAN ECOLOGY" which offers my Euro-American diary that I created while producing and hosting the first ever TV show that brought sustainable lifestyles into Manhattan living rooms.  The show was called OUR PLANET and closed with the sentence "celebrate life, every single moment," which is now more accurate than ever.

This book was published in 2007 and I wrote it for your "bad hair" days, it reads in the introduction, "to help you (re)discover the beauty of your life." 

Just like nature, the mood of Manhattan is influenced by the seasons, and this compilation follows the seasons as well. I had woven a little assignment into every short story as well, as to inspire you to create your own ecology as well.         

Enjoy a first video vignette entitled "BIKING", something I enjoy doing quite a bit.

If you are interested in obtaining the entire bundle of 30 short stories, then I invite you to go to the SHOP page of my www.pamelapeeters.com website. 

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Pamela Peeters, Jane O'Brien and Dr. Martin Nweeia

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The Arctic in the spotlight thanks to the elusive Narwhal!

The BBC World cover about the "Narwhal, revealing an Arctic Legend" is a sample of excellent journalism. Dr Martin Nweeia, my husband, received a wonderful spotlight moment that brings justice to his unique research and dedication to break the code about the tusk. 

Here with Jane O'Brien during the media preview at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Proud to be a part of the expert team. Link below for full story!

http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-41041695/unicorn-of-the-sea-narwhals-arctic-home-is-melting

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18 years already as I arrived to the USA on July 4th 1999 with the dream to make a tv show ... article by Leentje De Leeuw, picture by Willie Davis. 

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THE "OUR PLANET" TV ANNIVERSARY!

Happy 18th anniversary to me ... as on July 4th 1999 I arrived in the USA with 2 suitcases and a DREAM: to create a television show that would present sustainable lifestyles! I did exactly that for more than 6 years. It was called OUR PLANET and aired on local Manhattan cable tv. I continued to create new goals and developed them day by day, one step at a time! I want to express THANKS to all of you who are a part of my life and to the USA for making my dream come true and making me grow into the woman I am today.

The "Our Planet" tv show ran on local Manhattan Cable tv between 2001 and 2007. I initially choose to film in SEPIA as to give it a timeless look and produced a little over 200 episodes.

Here is a recut of the show I filmed in Antwerp, Belgium (the town where I was born) during a dress rehearsal for the fabulous ballet "NOT STRICTLY RUBENS" brought by the Royal ballet of Flanders.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2dgNtFqzV0

It features an interview with Maurice Engelen (better known as Praga Kahn) on how he obtained his inspiration for his musical compositions and a brief comment by the choreographer Marc Bogaerts. The performance was quite original and I enjoyed filming it all! Costumes by Walter Van Beirendonck.

More shows will be posted on my SUSTAINABLE PLANET youtube Channel shortly.

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Update on the “Narwhal, revealing an Arctic Legend” exhibition

I just came back from Washington with my husband - Dr. Martin Nweeia - the leading narwhal tusk expert as to look at the ‘work in process” regarding the exhibit floor that will host the NEW "Narwhal" Exhibit which opens on August the 3rd at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington. 

A cast Narwhal model is already hanging from the ceiling (still wrapped) -- and the first murals are fixed.

I am super excited that one of my pictures featuring Inuit kids is a part of the exhibit and another one, detailing the beautiful Arctic Cotton, found a place on the exhibit walls as well!

Stay tuned for fun activities and workshops ....

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxO1WYJKNMM

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Eigenschap 2 van een Eco Hero: Leiderschap.

Aftel naar de "Dag van de Aarde" waar er gedurende 12 dagen telkens een eigenschap van een ECO HERO wordt beschreven.

Vandaag principe 2: ECO HEROES zijn leiders en zetten zich in om de natuur te beschermen. Sta eens stil bij acties die je hebt ondernomen, of bij initiatieven die je samen met vrienden, collega's of familieleden hebt uitgevoerd. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Countdown to "Earth Day" where I describe a characteristic of an ECO HERO during the next 12 days.

Today principle nr. two: ECO HEROES are leaders and are committed to protecting the environment. Consider actions you have done, or initiatives that you have taken together with friends, colleagues or relatives

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf9ip386KPU

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Eigenschap 1 van een ECO HERO: Passie

Om de "Dag van de Aarde" te vieren op 22 april, start ik vanaf vandaag met het aftellen naar die datum toe en maak dagelijks een korte clip waar telkens een eigenschap van een ECO HERO aan bod komt.

De eerste principe: ECO HEROES kiezen voor een leven waarin "passie" centraal staat. Die passie komt vaak voort uit de liefde voor iets, zoals de liefde voor de oceanen of de liefde voor een bepaalde diersoort.

Neem even de tijd om na te denken over de dingen die je hart sneller doen kloppen en ontdek JOUW domeinen van eco heldendom. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As to celebrate Earth day on April 22nd, I will start a twelve day countdown featuring one principle of an ECO HERO at a time.

Here is a sneak peak of the first principle: I. ECO HEROES CHOOSE A LIFE IN WHICH PASSION IS DOMINANT. That passion often stems from the love for something, such as the love for the oceans or the love for a certain animal species. 

Take a moment to reflect on the things that make your heart beat faster and discover your domains of eco heroism.

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Will YOU take the ENERGY Challenge NEXT?