Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, is set to travel to Singapore next month to announce the winners of his Earthshot Prize. The Earthshot Prize is a global competition that aims to find innovative solutions to the challenges of climate change. The announcement will take place in Singapore, highlighting the city-state's commitment to addressing climate issues and promoting sustainable development. Prince William's visit to Singapore underscores the importance of international collaboration in tackling climate change and the role of individuals and organizations in driving positive change [76c72a2a].
The Earthshot Prize was launched by Prince William in 2020 and has since received thousands of nominations from around the world. The prize recognizes and supports projects that provide practical solutions to environmental problems and contribute to a more sustainable future. The winners of the Earthshot Prize will receive a substantial financial reward and global recognition for their efforts. The announcement in Singapore will bring attention to the innovative ideas and initiatives that are being developed to combat climate change and inspire others to take action [76c72a2a].
Princess Beatrice, the Royal Patron of Oscar's Book Prize, visited a London school to read the 2024 winning book, 'When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth' by Sean Taylor and Zehra Hicks. The visit celebrated the launch of Oscar's Book Club, which donates this year's shortlisted books to schools and nurseries across the country. Princess Beatrice discussed the importance of picture books and their role in fostering children's imagination. 'When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth' won the £10,000 literary prize earlier in May. The book tells the story of a little dinosaur named Smallasaurus on an intrepid journey. The other shortlisted books included 'Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf,' 'Geoffrey Gets The Jitters,' 'Gigantic,' and 'The Hare-Shaped Hole.' Oscar's Book Prize was set up in memory of James Ashton and Viveka Alvestrand's son Oscar and celebrates the joy and magic of picture books for young children [7403fb73].
William Shatner, the 93-year-old icon, has released an ecological children's album titled 'Where Will the Animals Sleep: Songs For Kids And Other Living Things'. The album touches on climate change and the interconnectedness of life on earth. It features fact-based ecological lessons for kids and aims to inspire people to recognize the importance of the natural world and the impact of human actions on the environment. Shatner explains that the album is a result of his reading, studying, and understanding of how all life is intertwined and connected. He emphasizes that if something breaks in the scheme of life, everyone is affected. Shatner hopes that the album will encourage people to realize that everything belongs to each other and to hold all life as holy and not destroy it. He also discusses the intelligence and communication abilities of animals, such as birds, apes, meerkats, and sperm whales, and suggests that humans need to have the ears, eyes, and sensibility to recognize the intelligence and interconnectedness of all living beings. Shatner believes that science and AI can play a role in finding solutions to global warming and other ecological problems. He expresses his love for music and explains that his spoken word style of singing allows him to make songs his own and convey meaning through rhythm and language. Shatner also pays tribute to filmmaker Roger Corman, with whom he worked on the daring film 'The Intruder' in 1962 [24c4f2ae].