With
the government’s declaration of a state of emergency across 16 regions,
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has called for urgent efforts to help
farmers survive a record period of dry conditions.
Central parts of
Russia as well as the Volga region, southern Urals and Siberia have
been enduring extreme heat since June, with temperatures frequently
reaching 40 degrees Celsius in the shade.
Nine million hectares
of crops, representing a fifth of the total area sown have been
destroyed thus far, making these the worst losses in 130 years. With
grain supplies for cattle down by 50%, the government is working to
prevent the desperate measure of a mass slaughter as concerns also rise
that bread prices might soon increase in the country that is normally a
major world grain exporter.
To help offset the severe financial
impact to growers, which includes the threat of bankruptcy for some,
President Medvedev has offered to extend US$1.3 billion in loan credit.
He stated, “This is a big problem. There has been no anomaly like this in our country for decades.
We
need to figure out how we can preserve at least some of the crops.” Our
respectful appreciation, Your Excellency and Russia, for your
compassionate actions to help the nation’s farmers.
We are
saddened to know of the drought’s significant effects as we pray for
rain’s blessings and the improved welfare of the people. Let us all join
in sustainable, Earth-saving actions to restore verdant conditions in
Russia and the world. Supreme Master Ching Hai has frequently expressed
concern for the critical and widespread dangers posed by such crises, as
during a September 2009 videoconference in Peru, while at the same time
highlighting the most comprehensive solution.
Supreme Master Ching Hai:
Some countries and communities have to cope with worsened drought
situations. There is not enough water to raise crops or even to drink.
Every child, family, and society will be affected in some way by this
experience of trauma and tragedy.
The wisest action would be to
fix the situation we have now and prevent further damage, then we won’t
even have to worry about the future. All the leading scientists we have
spoken to tell us one and the same: that we must handle it now, not
tomorrow. The smartest way would be to stop the worsening of global
warming by being vegan. It sounds very simple but it is the best
solution, the most effective and the effect of it will be felt almost
immediately.
Moreover, the problems we already face now – such
as the warming atmosphere, water shortage, food scarcity,
desertification - we can quickly eliminate by stopping meat production.
Stop it now, no further! So please, before the situation gets any more
out of hand – let’s choose the vegan diet.
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