Climate change threatens food security of Pacific island countries

Climate change creates uncertain future for Pacific island nations. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reports food security as being one of the biggest challenges facing Pacific island countries due to global warming-related effects such as sea level rise, increased land salinity, ocean warming, more frequent tropical cyclones, and increased flash floods and droughts.

The organization is thus encouraging these nations to focus on adapting their agricultural systems to these significant changes in an attempt to assure sufficient food supplies for their people. United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization we thank you for your care and attention to the plight of the Pacific island nations. May we all overcome climate change by adopting such immediately effective means as the planet-cooling plant-based diet.

Harbour seals' decline 'alarming'

Mysterious decline of harbor seals. Harbor seals, which were once were plentiful in the cold and temperate waters of the northern hemisphere, have declined in numbers at a rate of nearly 10% in each of the past seven years. Scientists at Saint Andrews University in the United Kingdom note that in certain parts of the country, as much as half the population has disappeared along with diminishing numbers of other marine life such as puffins and sand eels.
 
The researchers are investigating possible causes such as a changing ecosystem, reduced food availability and infectious diseases, all of which could also be the effects of climate change. Saint Andrew University scientists, we share your concern over the future of this wonderful marine mammal. Our prayers that their numbers are soon restored as we care for our environment so that all species thrive and prosper.
 
UN officials launch Further protection for African gorillas.

 At a recent United Nations meeting, all 10 of the gorilla range states in Africa pledged to follow through with action plans to safeguard the primates from further declines in population. Countries will monitor the implementation of anti-poaching laws as well as work to prevent loss of habitat and address the gorillas’ vulnerability to the Ebola virus. This promise was made at the UN Convention on Migratory Species in Rome, Italy. Highlighting animal’s need for further protection, the United Nations has declared 2009 as the Year of the Gorilla. A big hats off, all 10 African nations for your caring commitment to this gentle co-inhabitant. May Heaven keep the gorillas safe to continue sharing our life on Earth.

Shrinking Glaciers Reveal Hidden Forests And A Warmer Climate

Melting glaciers reveal ancient forest remains. In the most northern region of Sweden, the thawing of the Kårsa Glacier has revealed newly uncovered tree remnants identified as pine and birch originating from at least 7,000 years ago. Project lead, Professor Leif Kullman from Umeå University, explains that this discovery points to temperatures in the past 100 years being the highest ever known to the region. Professor Kullman, we appreciate this information that clearly suggests the recent changes in our climate are momentous and affect the entire planet. Let us all hasten our steps to reverse this trend and ensure a stable future for our Earth.