Sea levels rise to affect more communities.
If the current rate of human-caused global warming continues, US researchers on the East Coast are forecasting regional sea level rises of three feet or more by century’s end.

Study author and University Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences Professor Norbert Psuty stated, “The rate of rise has sped up (and) is probably occurring at a rate that is now faster than any time in the past 7,000 years.” With several residential areas in the state of New Jersey alone that are sitting at sea level, the scientists warn that evacuations or the building of such structures as sea walls will become necessary.

Thank you Professor Psuty and team for this assessment of the foreseeable effects of continued global warming. Let us all be motivated toward sustainable shifts that better harmonize with Mother Earth.

Supreme Master Ching Hai, who often highlights the real urgency of our planetary situation, reminded once again of the need for action during a February 2009 videoconference in Formosa (Taiwan).


Reference
http://www.dailytargum.com/university/ocean-levels-continue-to-rise-coast-lines-dwindle-1.1906874

Africa- Europe conference urges quick action on climate change.
Held ahead of December’s global climate talks in Copenhagen, the meeting brought together ministers of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East African Community (EAC), Intergovernmental Authority on Development in Eastern Africa (IGAD) and Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), as well as several high-level officials from the European Commission.

Their conference resulted in the Lusaka Declaration, a joint call for urgent action to address global warming and its already-drastic effects on food and energy supplies.

An excerpt said, “We reaffirm that climate change is a critical issue globally, and that the time is crucial for taking effective international actions recognizing that mitigation and successful adaptation to the impacts of climate change are equally important.”

Many thanks all leaders for your unified voice and commitment to addressing climate change. Let us all unite in sustaining ways to stabilize our shared planetary abode.

Reference
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-09/15/content_12058423.htm
http://allafrica.com/stories/200909160276.html

Extra News
The Humane Society of the United States, together with other groups is petitioning the US Environmental Protection Agency to regulate air pollution from animal factory farming operations, saying that it is harmful to public health and contributes to global warming.
http://www.environmentalleader.com/2009/09/23/groups-ask-epa-to-regulate-air-pollution-at-factory-farms/

In Hà Giang province, Âu Lạc (Vietnam), a 2,000 hectare reserve is approved to protect the extremely endangered Tonkin monkey, of which only 250 are left in the world.
http://english.vietnamnet.vn/tech/2009/09/870329/

Sir David Attenborough of Britain speaks of the urgent need to protect rainforests and encourages support of Princes Rainforest Project, founded by his Royal highness Prince Charles.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/6220544/Video-Sir-David-Attenborough-rainforest-destruction-must-end.html