South Africa launches first commercial wind farm in Western Cape

South Africa turns on wind power. Established in the Western Cape of South Africa, the Darling Wind Farm is now operating as the country's first independent alternative energy facility. With financial support from the Danish government's International Development Assistance, the grid-connected wind farm is equipped with four German-designed wind turbines, generating a total output of 5.2 Megawatts. CEO of Darling Wind Power, Hermann Oelsner, said, "The country has the potential to generate electricity from wind in excess of its current total national power consumption and without the harmful effects of fossil fuel and nuclear-powered generation plants." Kudos Western Cape, South Africa on your installation of wind energy for a cleaner environment. May this eco-initiative soon be replicated throughout the nation so that all your energy needs are met with green power!
Experts predict serious drought conditions if global warming continues

Further climate change effects reported in the US.

Findings of the US-based Environment Texas organization reveal that global warming will create droughts in the state of Texas on a disastrous scale. The group’s outreach coordinator, Mr. Jere Locke, is urging the US and global community to address global warming by reducing carbon emissions to 350 parts per million, with the construction of solar energy farms throughout Texas for a pollution-free energy source. He stated that the world’s atmospheric carbon dioxide currently measures at 387 parts per million, with a concentration of 450 ppm being predicted by experts to submerge all coastal cities. We thank you, Nature Conservancy and Environment Texas for speaking out on the current and future dangers presented by global warming. May Heaven grant us the wisdom to take urgent steps to ensure a bright future for all on our planet.

Fishing destroys reefs in disputed Spratlys: biologists

Fishing methods destroy corals in South China Sea. A team of marine biologists from the Western Philippines University have studied coral reefs in the chain of islands and atolls of the Spratlys, located between the Philippines and Âu Lạc (Vietnam). They found that, due to a lack of regulations, fishermen are using highly destructive cyanide and air compressors to catch fish, causing great destruction to the coral. Philippine scientists, we are appreciative of this understanding. We pray that people become aware of the environmental damage resulting from their actions that eventually affects all life.

Carbonfund.org Partners with Conscious Planet Media to Help Hollywood’s A-List Go Green this Memorial Day

US celebrity celebration goes green. In Malibu, California, Carbonfund.org, an organization that helps businesses reduce and offset carbon emissions, along with Conscious Planet Media, a company that promotes concepts of sustainability, have partnered to create the setting for a Memorial Day beach party with Hollywood stars, athletes, and entertainers. Among those attending the zero-emissions event are actor Matthew McConaughey and singer Pink. Carbonfund.org and Conscious Planet Media have ensured that all aspects of the Malibu beach party are sustainable and eco-friendly, from decorations to composting and recycling of waste. Each attendee is also donating a personal item to be auctioned for the benefit of the Environmental Media Association. We truly appreciate the Earth-friendly choices of our shining stars. May we all aspire to be tread lightly on our precious planet!

Global Warming Sticker Shock

Not addressing climate change could cost US$3.8 trillion per year by century’s end. A study prepared by Tufts University of Massachusetts, USA on behalf of the US-based National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has concluded that the costs from global warming-related hurricane damage, real estate losses, and higher energy and water costs in the USA will amount to US$1.9 trillion by 2100. The researchers also estimate that a failure to curb carbon emissions will lead to an average 13 degrees Fahrenheit temperature rise in the United States. NRDC Climate Center head Dan Lashof stated, “The longer we wait, the more painful and expensive the consequences will be.” Our deep appreciation, Tufts researchers and NRDC, for your efforts to provide us with this urgent information. May your research findings be taken into full account in all personal, governmental and corporate planning for the sake of our Earthly survival.