A
cold wave gripping much of South America has caused areas where the
average temperature is normally above ２0 degrees Celsius to fall below 0
degrees. These extreme temperatures claimed dozens of human lives in
Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay through the month of July. Now in
Bolivia, officials have announced the death of nearly ６ million fish in
the eastern province of Santa Cruz, where temperatures dropped to their
lowest levels in nearly ５0 years.
Provincial Governor Rubén
Costas stated that the loss of fish was the worst environmental disaster
in half a century, noting that the aquatic animals had likely become
more vulnerable due to a prolonged drought.
With the affected rivers
now so polluted due to decomposing fish that residents were cautioned
not to drink from them, Bolivian health officials are working to
safeguard the public by supplying drinking water and medicine.
In
addition, the governor has called for a ban on fishing to help species
recover. We are thankful for the initiatives of Governor Costas and
other officials in easing this situation as we convey our sadness for
the loss of precious human and animal life.
Let us come together
in unifying actions to renew sustainable living conditions for all
beings. Speaking at a March ２009 videoconference in Mexico, Supreme
Master Ching Hai conveyed her concern for yet another extreme toll of
climate change, mentioning at the same time the critical need for the
most efficient, planet-saving measures.
Supreme Master Ching Hai :
Now, we even have extreme cold weather. Between October ２008 and
February ２009, over ３６ people in Mexico died due to extreme cold
weather, with ２２ of them having suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning
from burning firewood and charcoal to warm themselves.
I suggest
all world leaders and governments to please promote the animal-free
lifestyle and quick so that we can save our planet. We have not too much
time left. This is no longer even about politics. It’s about the
survival of ourselves and our children. If all governments encourage
people toward the healthy, animal-free diet, the planet could be saved
in no time.
The government must make a priority, saving the planet, organic vegan farming, subsidize.
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