On Saturday, May 16th close to a hundred San Pedro Town residents joined in the global Hands Across the Sand initiative. Hands Across the Sand AC-1This momentous event is held in destinations across the planet Earth to “draw a line in the sand,” and say “NO” to dirty fossil fuel projects, as well as call for a shift to clean, renewable energy like offshore wind and solar power.Hands Across the Sand AC-3
We love our Belize Barrier Reef and the azure Caribbean Waters that provide for us in many ways. So we joined hands on beaches, across bridges, along sea walls and in other public areas to stand in solidarity against offshore oil development in Belize’s economically important marine environment.

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About the Author: Janelle Cowo

The youngest member of the My Beautiful Belize family, Janelle loves traveling and experiencing new cultures both within and across the border of Belize. She particularly enjoys history and is an avid Science Fiction, Fantasy and Romance reader. What she lacks in stature, Janelle has (and even surpasses) in spirit for adventure. She is willing to try pretty much anything, from daring jumps to new eats. Janelle lives her life according to Mae West quote “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

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