Climate change threatens giant pandas

Giant pandas endangered by global warming. A study conducted by British and Chinese scientists, presented at an international symposium by the World Wildlife Fund, stated that conditions resulting from the changing climate could cause the approximately 1600 Giant Pandas remaining in the wild to relocate in search of food. T

his would result in additional stress to the already vulnerable species. Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, Professor Steve Blackmore, said, “Pandas spend 14 hours a day eating, and bamboo forms 99% of their diet, so they are completely reliant on the right bamboo species being present in order to survive.” We express our heartfelt thanks, Professor Blackmore, international scientists and World Wildlife Fund, for this considerate and timely reminder. May our kinder treatment of the planet allow the gentle Giant Panda and all species to flourish.

Mauritius: Textile Manufacturing Goes Green and Clean

Textile industry in Mauritius goes green and clean. In accordance with the Mauritian government’s program of “Making Mauritius a Sustainable Island,” island textile companies such as Richfield Tang Knits Ltd, or RT Knits, are changing to sustainable and energy efficient practices. In the RT Knits’ manufacturing facility, solar panels have been installed, wind energy employed, and rain water is collected for use in the manufacturing process.
 
At City Textiles company, a new heat recovery system is providing an energy savings of over 25 percent, with oil consumption dropping considerably. These interventions are helping lower production costs while also providing a cleaner environment for workers. A green tip of our hat, textile companies and Mauritius, for your transition to a new green business era. May we all join the sustainable path for a cleaner environment and healthier society.
Brazil's list of endangered animals swells

Endangered animals tripled in Brazil. According to Environment Minister Carlos Minc, development and deforestation has increased the number of endangered species from 218 in 1989 to 627 today. An alarming 90% of the original Atlantic rainforest already felled to allocate land use for livestock raising. Minister Minc affirmed the government’s efforts to halt further loss and expand federally protected lands to restore some of these precious species.

Minister Minc and Brazil, we laud your noble initiatives to protect our animal co-inhabitants. With God’s grace, may all come to know the benefits of adopting practices such as the plant-based diet to most quickly regain the harmony of our fruitful world.
 
Global Warming Threatens Lemmings in Norway

Global warming affects lemmings in Norway. What used to be one of the most plentiful of small mammals, the Norwegian lemmings, have ceased their periodic population increases and are now struggling to survive winters due to changes in climate. Wetter snows resulting from warmer temperatures have created unfavorable conditions for the lemmings, whose winter homes are normally created in the space between the ground and a soft stable blanket of snow. We pray for the lemmings’ continued survival as we strive to adopt more Earth-friendly lifestyles in respect for all life.