Mankind 'will regret' not taking action to tackle global warming

Inaction on climate change could lead to regrettable consequences. At a recent conference in Cork, Ireland, Dr. Rajendra Pachauri, head of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said that insufficient efforts to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will have irreversible consequences.

He stated, “It is absolutely critical that we, as a responsible species, take action.” Dr. James Hansen, head of the US-based National Aeronautic Space Administration's Goddard Institute who was also present at the meeting, highlighted the need to entirely phase out coal as another necessary element to restore the climate to a safe condition.

Drs. Pachauri and Hansen, we are truly grateful for your continued expert insights and wise leadership in reminding us of the dire reality of global warming. We pray for effective actions such as humanity’s switch to the vegetarian lifestyle as the quickest way to reverse this warming trend and ensure a future for our children and further generations.

International forum focuses on Arctic ice loss.

A two-day conference, jointly sponsored by the French Presidency of the European Union and the Principality of Monaco, brought together members of the 27-nation European Union, along with Norway, Iceland and Greenland, as well as members of the Arctic Council and other international scientists.

Discussions focused on ways to coordinate the research being conducted in the Arctic, where huge ice loss has been identified as the fragile environmental herald of global warming. The conference culminated in a declaration among all parties for greater international collaboration, which French Environment Minister Jean-Louis Borloo said would be transferred to the European Union Council. Our accolades and appreciation, Principality of Monaco, European Union and all participants, for coming together and pledging future cooperation to address this most urgent matter of our time. With the grace of Heaven and concerned endeavors such as yours, may the balance of our ecosphere be restored.

Religious leaders doing their bit to save freshwater dolphins

Indian town helps save dolphins. Community efforts of Narora, India, situated near the upper portion of the Ganges River, partnered with the World Wildlife Fund and others to protect the region’s endangered freshwater dolphins (NFT: Latin name Platanista gangetica) are being lauded for their success. About 15 years ago, the dolphins numbered only about 20 along the 165-kilometer stretch of the river between Narora and Bijnor.

Now, their numbers have doubled. This revival is being attributed to a number of factors, including river clean-up measures, fishing and mining bans, and farmers’ use of eco-friendly fertilizers. Bravo, people of Narora, the World Wildlife Fund, and all others involved, for your committed efforts to save the gentle dolphins in the Ganges River. May the survival of this and other intelligent animal co-inhabitants be ever ensured through humanity's kind care.
 
Mexico Glaciers at Risk due to Global Warming

Mexico’s glaciers in peril. At a UNESCO International Hydrology meeting recently held in Colombia, Dr. Hugo Delgado of the National Autonomous University of Mexico's Geography Institute presented findings about the state of Mexico’s glaciers.

Similar to others around the world, the nation’s Iztaccihuatl and Orizaba glaciers have been found to be melting quickly, with the concern being that they could disappear entirely within 10 to 35 years. We express our heartfelt appreciation, Dr. Delgado and colleagues, for sharing this urgent information for our quickened steps in the direction of restoring the balance of our planet.