Founders Note
Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
August 2nd. This year, that day, the earth said “enough is enough” and called it quits. The official name is Earth Overshoot Day*. It marks the date when humanity’ demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. It is alarming – every year, this day is coming earlier.
September 2016. That is when we said enough to inaction and launched our website, followed by our first edition on 3rd October. All to make a difference, to spread the word against the never ending plunder, to do our bit to maintain the fine balancing act that mother earth plays to sustain this planet, to help the vanishing species get a fighting chance at survival.
Our Journey is one year old now, it’s our first anniversary and this is our anniversary edition and needless to say, we are excited. For an organization which runs on volunteer power, this has been no easy feat. Thanks to all our volunteers and contributors from around the world. You have given us your wonderful images, insightful articles and fascinating stories and it has been our pleasure working with you to get your works to adorn the pages of PT Explorers.
We have had our set of accomplishments – 3 exhibitions, Youth awareness through our school outreach programs**, Children’s involvement through nature themed competitions**; but we are more excited about what is still in store. Another exhibition, a coffee table book and a calendar are all in the works for this year. And next year promises to be even more exciting.
Thanks to all our readers around the world. We remain committed to bring you shocking and fascinating stories, stunning imagery from across the globe – all with an aim to make you aware and contribute your bit towards the future of mother earth.
*As defined by Global Footprint Network
**More on this in Cubs Corner section
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Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
Founders – PT Explorers