In honor of World Environment Day for the month of June, Discovery Channel Africa proudly presented the premiere of X Trillion, a compelling documentary that highlighted the urgent issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. The special screening took place on Discovery Channel Africa on Saturday, 8 June, at 18:00 CAT.
X Trillion follows the extraordinary journey of eXXpedition’s all-women crew, led by the inspiring skipper and ocean advocate Emily Penn. The 14-member team, comprising scientists, sailors, designers, engineers, and teachers, embarked on a challenging 3,000-mile voyage across the North Pacific Ocean. Their mission was to conduct groundbreaking research on microplastics and bring attention to the pervasive plastic pollution crisis in one of the most remote regions on Earth.
The film captures the crew’s month-long expedition, navigating through the planet’s densest accumulation of ocean plastic. Facing high seas, storms, and sea sickness, these dedicated women left their families and homes behind to confront one of our time’s most pressing environmental challenges. Under Emily Penn’s leadership, the team explores the environmental and toxic chemical impacts of microplastics, including their potential effects on pregnancy and future generations.
Celebrate World Environment Day by exploring the unseen impacts of microplastics and the incredible efforts of these women to protect our oceans for future generations.
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Author: Ntandoyenkosinabadala Makhoba from BCW on behalf of WBD.
Why is the environment important to human kind? The environment is important to human kind because it provides us with the basic necessities of life such as air, water, food and shelter. It also has a direct impact on our physical and mental well-being, as it provides places for recreation and relaxation, and can help to reduce stress. Furthermore, the environment contributes to the overall quality of life, as it helps to regulate the climate, and can affect the health of our economy and communities. Finally, the environment is essential for sustaining the biodiversity of our planet, which is essential for the survival of many species, including humans.
Three examples of how the environment affects human activities?
- Climate Change: Human activities such as burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and overfishing are all contributing to global climate change. Climate change has been linked to a range of impacts, from more extreme weather patterns to sea level rise and disruption of food production.
- Air Pollution: Human activities such as burning fossil fuels for energy production, transportation, and industrial processes are a major source of air pollution. This air pollution can cause respiratory problems, acid rain, and crop damage.
- Water Pollution: Human activities such as dumping waste into bodies of water, agricultural runoff, and oil spills can lead to water pollution. This pollution can cause algal blooms, contamination of drinking water, and destruction of aquatic ecosystems.
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