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Rising levels of CO2 set to increase dead zones in tropical oceans

Rising CO2 levels increasingly endanger marine life. Scientists from the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences in Kiel, Germany, led by Professor Andreas Oschlies, confirmed that rising carbon dioxide levels are likely to quickly increase the volume of dead zones, especially in tropical oceans, as much as 50 percent by the end of the century.

Their study found that tropical waters are significantly more prone to developing oxygen depleted dead zones due to their higher temperatures, which allows algae and bacteria to flourish. Professor Oschlies, we are grateful for your in-depth research, which shows yet another adverse effect of rising carbon dioxide levels in our world.

May we succeed in decreasing atmospheric greenhouse gas levels to ensure the continuation of all cherished life.

Supreme Master Ching Hai had stated to our Association members during an International Seminar in August 2008 the following about dead zones:
 
Supreme Master Ching Hai: So many whales and dolphins, they wash up ashore and die. There are so many dead zones in the ocean. It’s suffocating them, so they have to swim out of the water where it’s full of the poisonous gas that has been released! So they cannot bear it, they cannot breathe. So they have to get out of it.

For them, life is in the water, but if water is full of poison, of course they come out. But when they come out, they die, too. Because they have no water. They stay in the ocean, they die; they came out, they die. There is no choice for them. This is the worst of all cruelty, that the people don’t take care of the environment. And let all beings keep dying like this. Just to be vegetarian, how difficult can it be. Even the dolphins have to swim out of the ocean; because they think like that they can survive, even risking their lives. So why not we can just can change to vegetarian diet?


Atlanta Establishes First ‘Carbon Neutral Zone’ in the U.S.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA creates first carbon-neutral business zone in the US. To minimize their global warming impact, 18 businesses in the Corner-Virginia Highland retail community first had individual carbon footprint audits conducted and then collectively purchased carbon offset credits for emissions they were not able to reduce. Sustainable forestry manager Valley Wood is the offset provider for the Corner-Virginia Highland project, with offset profits being donated to the Humane Society and other charities. Way to go Corner-Virginia Highland community! We laud your initiative in striving for carbon balance. May all global citizens find ways to tread more lightly on our Earth.

Iran´s salt lake disappearing Iran’s Lake Urumiyah affected by drought. The inland salt lake that once attracted many visitors, human and bird alike, is now drying and according to scientists could disappear entirely in ten years without further conservation efforts. Prolonged droughts have caused water levels to dwindle three meters below normal, with resulting increased salinity bringing risk of soil damage and possible desertification. Environmentalists are requesting stepped up efforts to preserve the lake and safeguard its flora and fauna. Our gratitude, advocates of our natural world for your concern about the desperate situation of Lake Urumiyah. May this natural wonder be saved for the future generations to enjoy.
 
Funny-looking bird species rescued in Australia

Rare bird species being restored in Australia. Having long appreciated the indigenous Bush Stone-curlew and knowing of their endangered status, Jan and Neville Lubke of New South Wales set out to save the precious few of these ground dwelling birds that remained. Their successful efforts have led to the first-ever release into the wild of 15 Bush Stone-curlews, with tracking devices to monitor their well-being. Bravo for your caring and life-sustaining endeavors, Jan and Neville Lubke. May the Bush Stone-curlews return to a flourishing state throughout Australia.