Prolonged drought in the east African nation has caused food shortages for humans and animals alike.
With
virtually no rain two consecutive seasons, farmers have been unable to
harvest, especially in the hardest hit regions of Arusha, Kilimanjaro
and Manyara.
Linking these unfortunate effects to climate
change, Environment Minister Dr. Batilda Burian promised the
government’s further help, saying that 22,000 tons of cereals had been
distributed already to those most in need.
Environment Minister Dr. Burian and Tanzania, we appreciate your efforts to assist the affected Tanzanian people.
We
pray for the blessing of gentle rains and that humanity may quickly
usher in a new age through more compassionate treatment of our fellow
beings.
Ever concerned for humanity’s welfare, Supreme Master
Ching Hai highlighted the most effective way to conserve Earth’s
precious resources via a June 2009 video message during a climate
change conference in Mexico.
Supreme Master Ching Hai:
We can stop water shortage. While droughts are plaguing more
populations, we cannot afford to waste water. Meat production uses
massive amounts of water, as you know. It takes up to 1,200 gallons of
fresh and good clean water to produce just one serving of beef.
In
contrast, a full vegan meal costs only 98 gallons of water. That is 90
plus percent less. So, if we want to stop water shortage and to
preserve precious water we have to stop animal products.
Referencehttp://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/2009073023203/tourism/tanzania-drought-threatens-serengeti.htmlhttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MUMA-7V69BC?OpenDocument
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