Earth Day is honoured around the world on April 22nd, although larger events such as festivals and rallies are often organised for the weekends before or after April 22nd. Many communities also observe Earth Week or Earth Month, organising a series of environmental activities throughout the month of April. During this time people are encouraged to try to save the earth by installing solar panels on their roofs and save energy, to use water sparingly and not to litter. Schools are encouraged to start vegetable gardens and supply locals. Auto-mobile companies are by law required to manufacture low gas emitting cars in a bit to save our planet. To help us discuss the issues surrounding the day we have Makoma Lekalakala Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Programme Officer for Earth-Life, Patrick Dowling, Environmental Education Project Manager with Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), and Penny-Jane Cooke a Climate and Energy Campaigner at Greenpeace Africa:
