Rise in CO2 'affects jumbo squid'Changing seas affect jumbo squid. Human induced global warming is now known to cause ocean waters to become more acidic due to the absorption of excessive carbon dioxide. An international team of researchers are forecasting a corresponding decline in the population of jumbo squid as the organ systems in these marine animals are especially vulnerable to shifts of temperature, acidification and lack of oxygen. Our gratitude international researchers for informing us of this alarming trend. May we heed the call to be more considerate citizens in supporting the delicate balance of life on our globe.
Supreme Master Ching Hai had stated to our Association members during an International Seminar in August 2008 the following about the importance of a balanced ecosystem for marine beings dead zones: International Seminar August 2008
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! 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?
Nigeria: Desertification - Kano Farmers Undergo Tree Planting TrainingAfrican countries approach reforestation with zeal. The governments of Nigeria and Uganda are raising awareness of the ecological importance of trees in their respective local populations. In Nigeria’s Kano state, the Ministry of Environment and the state's Afforestation Project recently organized a two-day workshop to train farmers on tree planting to ease desertification, with nearly 2000 farmers registering as “advocates of tree planting” this year.
In Uganda, Jessica Eriyo, the State Minister for Environment recently announced the establishment of four national tree planting days throughout the year. A green thumbs up, Nigeria and Uganda, for these initiatives to promote tree-planting. May your countries prosper in the shelter of flourishing, verdant forests.
During a visit to the United States in 1992, Supreme Master Ching Hai had emphasized the importance of nature preservation to our Association members.
Excerpt from Supreme Master Ching Hai’s lecture: “Learning How To Love” June 24-25, 1992 - New Jersey, USA
Supreme Master Ching Hai: The trees are there for beauty and for protection. We should try to enjoy nature and preserve the natural environment. They are always good for us. Trees and water, forest, they also heal. Don’t you feel better when you walk a little bit in the forest? Your eyes feel better, no? Yes. And your lungs feel good and your skin feel smoother, and your mood is calmer. That is all due to the nature, the trees and the air that they breathe out to give us the oxygen. Therefore it is very necessary to keep nature intact as much as we can. I like to preserve the trees not only because for me but it's for everyone, for the world. Everywhere we go, we have to try to protect nature.
Phoenix Launches Light Rail System
First light rail system in Arizona, USA. Over 150,000 people participated in free rides offered through New Year’s Day on the new light rail system in the city of Phoenix. The initial phase of the project, which seeks to ease traffic congestion and improve air quality, connects the cities of Tempe and Mesa, with further expansion planned. Congratulations, Phoenix, on this greener mode of transportation! May residents and visitors alike benefit from many hours of enjoyable clean travel.
City takes lead in recycling rare metalsElectronic waste recycled across the world. In the United States, the state of Oregon launched a free E-Recycling program on Jan 1, 2009 for residents in every county to recycle their discarded TVs and computers for free, with collection sites available in every city with a population of 10,000 or more. On the other side of the world, the Japanese city of Odate on Honshu island, has collected precious metals from 17 tons of locally recycled e-waste, including tantalum, gold, silver and palladium. We salute you, Oregon and Odate city in Japan, for your laudable practices that protect the environment and wisely reuse precious materials. Blessed be our Earth with such considerate conservation of resource.
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