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Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile
The cemetery are home to the last resting places of pioneers, immigrants and families of diverse nationalities that left their mark in the colonization and development of this isolated part of the world.
Some of the older family mausoleums are quite impressive.
Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile
The cemetery has been ranked by CNN as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world. It was designated a National Monument of Chile in 2012.
Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile
The cypress-laced pathways of the cemetery are home to the last resting places of pioneers, immigrants and families of diverse nationalities that left their mark in the colonization and development of this isolated part of the world.
Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile
The cemetery is unique in its design since it contains pathways lined with immaculately shaped trees.
Cementerio Municipal
Punta Arenas, Patagonia, Chile
The tomb of the unknown Indian is a religious place filled with offerings and plaques giving their thanks to him.
The “thank you” notes attached were left by people who believed in the healing miracles performed by the powerful spirit of this Indian saint.
A lady passes chimneys that belch out pollution over the country-side in South China, Guangdong Province. China has a large problem with pollution as the Government tries to increase productivity the problem is worsening.
Monumento A Tripulantes Galeta Ancud Is on the Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas; Chile.
The monument depicts the journey of 23 expedition members (20 men, 2 women, 1 child) who left on Ancud to the Strait of Magellan in 1843.
Punta Arenas, Chile, South America
World Ozone Day (WOD) is observed on September 16, to spread awareness amongst people about the depletion of the Ozone Layer & search for affordable solutions to preserve it for the safety & security of the earth. On this day, people from all over the world are expected to join the Montreal protocol to join as one team.
It’s the international day for the preservation of the ozone layer by taking all measures to control total global production & consumption of substances that deplete ozone from our atmosphere. Ultimate objective is finding alternate resources based on developments in scientific knowledge.
WOD offers an opportunity to focus global attention & action on this vital environmental issue. The theme of WOD for this year is "Montreal Protocol - Keeping us, our food & vaccines cool". The refrigeration/cold chain is absolutely essential globally & it has a direct relationship on reducing food loss & food waste, protecting public health & supporting the economy. In this pandemic, vaccine movement is another primary requirement. The Montreal Protocol is closely linked to this critical sector & WOD is an excellent time to shine the spotlight on this often-overlooked sector.
Almost one-third of food produced globally for human consumption is either lost or wasted every year, mainly due to a lack of access to cold chains. Food loss & waste amounts to billions of US dollars a year; not only wasting precious resources such as land, water & energy but also generating an estimated 8 percent of total greenhouse gases, which have far-ranging environmental & health effects.
The ozone hole has developed in because people have polluted the atmosphere with chemicals containing chlorine & bromine. The primary chemicals involved are chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride. So, all nations have committed to phase down hydrofluorocarbons. While they don’t damage the ozone layer, these coolants are powerful greenhouse gases. Reducing their use is expected to avoid up to 0.4°C of global temperature rise by the end of the century while continuing to protect the ozone layer.
TAILPIECE: As an umbrella protects us from rain, ozone protects the earth from the sun. Ozone is like a “mother” of earth, who protects her child from harmful radiations. Never allow the future to go up in smoke. Revert the ozone thickness back to safe limits, save the ozone, save the life on earth.