Rising seas consuming coastal areas across Africa.

In spite of efforts by a group of African nations to stave off coastal erosion, the sea is gradually taking away lands containing infrastructure, farmland and prime beaches that have brought beneficial tourism revenues to the countries. These higher sea levels resulting from global warming pose increasing threat to both humans and wildlife in countries like Tanzania and South Africa as well as Nigeria, where towns on the southeastern coast have already disappeared. Our prayers for all those affected by climate change in Africa and around the globe. We call upon humankind’s sincere determination to halt global warming and preserve precious lives on Earth.


Japan races to build zero emissions electric car

Japanese automakers looking toward zero-emissions vehicles. Full-scale production of the company’s next generation automobile is fast approaching with next year’s planned launch of Mitsubishi’s zero-emission iMiEV, an electric vehicle that runs 160 kilometers on one charge. Nissan is also planning an all-electric car to be available next year, and Toyota is developing a range of green cars as well. In July 2008 Honda began selling the fuel-cell vehicle FCX Clarity in the US, which produces electricity through a chemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen, with water as the only by-product. Cruising at up to 620 kilometers and able to recharge within minutes, the first 5 have been delivered to film producer Ron Yerxa and actress Jamie Lee Curtis. A big green salute, Japanese automakers for your innovations in the transportation sector. We look forward to the day when all travel sustains our beautiful planet.

Eco-school opens doors to 300 pupils

Welsh eco-school welcomes students. An ultra-efficient facility built from sustainable timber has opened its doors to more than 300 pupils in Ysgol-y-Graig, North Wales. Along with generating electricity from photovoltaic tiles and a wind turbine, the building also features a green roof that provides a natural habitat for flora and fauna. Kudos, students and teachers at Ysgol-y-Graig Eco School for the success of this comprehensive eco-project! We wish you many happy hours of wondrous learning in harmony with the environment.