South African adventurer-explorer Mike Horn is seen aboard his 35-meter (115-feet) yacht 'Pangaea' as part of a pre-expedition introductory tour at St Katharine's Dock, London Monday July 21, 2008. The 42-year-old is set to go on a four-year expedition around the globe, aiming to cover 100,000 kilometers (62,000 miles), cross all the continents and oceans, and reach the North and South Poles. (AP Photo/Dominic Lipinski, PA) (Dominic Lipinski - AP)
Explorer on environmental mission
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An explorer has announced plans for a four-year transnavigation of the globe that will help youngsters engage with environmental issues.
South African Mike Horn, 42, was at St Katherine's Dock in London to launch his Pangaea expedition - a 62,140 miles trek across the globe starting in October.
Young people from around the world will join him on the expedition, an idea he introduced so youngsters will be able to understand the world's environmental issues….
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