Formosan (Taiwanese) climatologist calls for the vegetarian (vegan) solution.

Eminent scientist Dr. Liu Sao-chen was invited by the National Central University in Taoyuan, Formosa (Taiwan) to make a speech on global warming as it relates to the island. Dr. Liu is one of the members of United Nations’ Nobel Prize winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He was also on the research team of Mr. Al Gore, former US Vice President and Nobel laureate.

Dr. Shaw C. Liu, distinguished IPCC climatologist: We've noticed that Taiwan's (Formosa) number of sunlight days has decreased 15% in the last 30 years. The humidity is also on the wane. The number of light rains is also going down. The total (rain) days have decreased by about 30%. But the occurrence of heavy and medium rainfall is increasing. Thus the strength of precipitation is increasing.

VOICE: In 1980, Formosa’s carbon dioxide emissions totaled 4 tons. In 2005, emission levels tripled to reach 12.5 tons. Such trends around the world could easily mean an increase in global temperatures. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in 2007 stated that a temperature rise of 2 degrees Celsius would place two billion people without water. Dr. Liu offered this solution, and his hope.

 

Dr. Shaw C. Liu: We suppose that the most efficient way and quickest way is to save and increase the efficiency. By estimation, we can reduce 20% of the carbon. So it's essential to have a quicker way. The vegetarian diet has become highly popular these days. If we do know and implement that, vegetarianism can diminish a large amount.

 

If we want to truly reach the goal of saving the energy and reducing carbon emissions, we should have a general civil movement. Everyone comes together to save the Earth. If we all can do this, I believe that our future is still hopeful.

 

VOICE: We thank you, Dr. Liu, for your research and clear message to co-citizens and the rest of the world. We also appreciate your emphasis on the importance of the vegetarian (vegan) diet to save the Earth. May we all do our parts together to help avert further climate destabilization and ensure our survival.

Islands of the Torres Strait are being flooded due to climate change.
 
Half of Australia’s 18 inhabited Torres Strait islands have experienced flooding in the last two years as a result of king tides, the largest of which struck Murray island recently. The locals are convinced that this continual increase in flooding is caused by global warming. Dr. Donna Green, a scientist at Australia’s University of New South Wales, has begun personally assisting the islanders by organizing workshops and meetings to help them adapt to the effects of climate change. There is now discussion of moving to higher ground as the only way to protect from the encroaching sea water.

Your active concern is greatly appreciated, Dr. Green. We pray for the safety and protection of all island residents. May we take action to halt climate change and ensure a safe future for the planet and her inhabitants.

“Toxic tides” increase as cod population declines.

Researchers from Germany and Latvia have noted a loss of 75% of the cod population over the past decade, due to over fishing. Their reduced numbers have contributed to a rise in algal blooms or “toxic tides” in the Baltic Sea and possibly worldwide. Harmful to all life, the excessive algae are known to emerge as chemicals are washed from agricultural lands into the sea and in response to higher sea temperature resulting from global warming. Now, it appears that there is also an ecological influence caused by the balance of marine life in the sea itself.

Researchers, we thank you for this valuable information that highlights our interdependence with all living beings on Earth. With Heaven’s blessings, may we take appropriate steps in addressing climate change to restore the equilibrium of our beautiful biosphere.

PETA suggests vegetarian (vegan) solution to South American presidents.

The animal welfare organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has sent letters to Presidents Evo Morales of Bolivia and Alan Garcia of Peru asking them and their countrypersons to consider going vegetarian (vegan) as the solution to the global hunger crisis. The letters highlight public statements made by both leaders regarding the links between biofuel production, rising grain prices and worldwide food shortages. They also point out that while 100 million tons of grain will go toward producing biofuel this year, almost eight times that amount will go to feed animals destined for human consumption.

Our sincere thanks, PETA, for your sensitive and compassionate plan that would lovingly secure enough food for all humans, while at the same time show kindness to our animal friends.