Climate change to shrink tundra. The vast frozen plains of Alaska, USA, Canada,
northern Europe and Asia could give way to an unnatural cover of vegetation by
the end of this century, according to a new study by US and South Korean
climatologists. In addition, Greenland's ice-cover, once thought to be
permanent, could melt and be replaced by tundra.
To conduct their study,
the research team analyzed 16 global climate models of data from 1950 to 2099 as
well as more than 100 years of direct observational data to evaluate what
climate change will mean to the Arctic's sensitive ecosystems.
They
found that tundra coverage could shrink up to 44% by the end of this century,
with warming of up to 13 degrees Fahrenheit in some Arctic locations. Drought in
the region could also affect the landscape, as could wildfires, disease from
insects, and changes in human land use.
According to lead author Song
Feng, the additional forest growth moving northward could also accelerate
climate change due to a reduction in surface reflectivity that would cause
further warming.
Dr. Feng and colleagues, we appreciate these
observations of the serious imbalance facing the planet's vital northern
regions. Our prayers that humans work to reverse such a disastrous temperature
rise and preserve not only the tundra but all Earth's delicate and life-
sustaining ecosystems.
Speaking of the Arctic region's already dramatic
changes during a September 2009 videoconference in South Korea, Supreme Master
Ching Hai explained how we can help to regain nature's equilibrium.
Supreme Master
Ching Hai : As
you saw for yourself how quickly the North Pole is melting - it's at least twice
as fast as the rest of the globe. First, we have to survive. We cut down
the number one cause of global warming. We have to eliminate animal
products because we want to save the planet.
No animal products means
having the planet. And even a heavenly world we will have because being veg
changes everything drastically.
With temperatures stabilized, ecosystems
balanced, animals thriving in peace, one of the results is that the ice
in the Arctic will be restored, and quickly, along with the repairing of nature
in every corner of the planet.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-03-tundra-advancing-forests-arctic-century.htmlExtra NewsTo the delight of local residents in Edinburgh, Scotland, a mother otter and her
cub have been sighted living in the city's main river, the Water of Leith, which
local conservationists say is also an indication of the waterway's restored
health.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-12690589,
http://news.scotsman.com/edinburgh/Caught-on-camera--.6730969.jpJoining the
protective stance of other countries such as Guam, Palau, Northern Mariana
Islands, Honduras, and the Maldives, Marine Resources Authority Director Glen
Joseph announces that the Marshall Islands is also imposing a moratorium on the
trade and export of shark fins.
http://www.france24.com/en/20110304-sharks-get-protection-marshall-islands,
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-03-sharks-marshall-islands.html,
http://mvariety.com/2011030334782/local-news/shark-fin-sea-cucumber-exports-banned-in-marshalls.php
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