Volcanic activity and water likely on Mars.
A recent article published in the journal “Science” documents findings from scientists at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), which include evidence of volcanic eruptions and water flow on Mars’ surface in the past 100 million years. Lead author Dr. Paul Niles of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston,

USA and colleagues analyzed what they affirmed to be the most precise measurements of the planet’s carbon dioxide to date. Collected by the Mars Phoenix Lander, the recent CO2 data indicated to researchers that the gas was not escaping into space as was previously thought, but instead was being continuously replenished, likely through volcanic activity.

In addition, scientists found that certain oxygen isotopes were being enriched in proportions that would naturally occur in the presence of not only CO2 but also liquid water. 

Dr. Niles stated, “This is a quantifiable effect, and we see it in the carbon dioxide on Mars. This means that liquid water has been present on the surface of Mars in the recent geological past.”

Many thanks, Dr. Niles and fellow National Aeronautics and Space Administration scientists for these new discoveries that highlight the eventful history of Mars. May such detailed observations of our neighbors in space expand our insights for sustaining life on the beautiful planet Earth. During an August 2009 climate change
videoconference in Thailand,Supreme Master Ching Hai referred to past events on Mars as a cautionto humankind, especially in light of the growing predicament presented by climate change.


http://www.plenglish.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=219580&Itemid=1
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/sci/2010-09/10/c_13488905.htm  
http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/63265/title/Mars_shows_signs_of_recent_activity   
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2010/0910/Mars-a-dead-planet-Its-water-history-may-suggest-otherwise  

Extremely rare saola found.
Having never been sighted by a biologist, with only a few photographs since their initial discovery in 1992, a critically endangered saola found by villagers was captured in the Annamite Mountains of central Laos.
Although they immediately notified officials, the saola sadly passed away before rescue teams arrived. With only a few dozen of the herbivorous animal believed to be remaining in the wild, Lao officials as well as groups like the International Union for the Conservation of Nature are appealing to the public to leave it undisturbed.

We are saddened to know of this unintentional but costly loss to the precious saola population. Let us all strive to better preserve and respect these and other wondrous gifts of the Divine so that they may continue to grace our Earth with their remarkable presence.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-11328123

Extra News
Officials state that the water level of Lake Titicaca, adjacent to both Bolivia and Peru and the second largest lake in South America, is only inches away from being declared as an emergency drought alert.
www.plenglish.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=221611&Itemid=1
http://www.boliviaweekly.com/titicaca-basin-15cm-from-drought-alert/1050/

Environmental group Greenpeace reports that coal plants in China and other countries are producing millions of tons of toxic ash as a by-product, with people, animals and the environment increasingly at risk of suffering from its harmful effects.  
http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/news-and-blogs/campaign-blog/coal-ash-is-a-global-problem/blog/26408

Supported by the Australian government, researchers from the nation’s Southern Cross University set out to show that all relevant information about whales can be revealed through such methods as the collection of naturally discarded skin samples, with no need to kill them for research.
http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2010/09/19/eco.coren.whale.dna.cnn?iref=allsearch
http://tursiops.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=9896