12-year-old boy saving the environment

A 12-year-old’s mission to save the environment. When he was only 10, Colin Carlson of Connecticut, USA began a campaign to reduce energy consumption in his hometown. The youth saw the need after a trip to the Galapagos Island where he learned about the effects of global warming on the health of animals and the planet. Since his return home, Colin has been actively promoting conservation and sustainability, encouraging everyone to turn off lights, use less water and recycle. Hats off, Colin Carlson, for being such a champion of the environment! May such dedicated efforts as yours bring ever-greater awareness and respect for our treasured Mother Earth.

Thousands of rare whales and dolphins discovered.

East Timorese researchers and scientists from the Australian Institute of Marine Science have found a deep sea channel off the coast of East Timor that is home to many endangered mammals. Among the species identified were rarely-seen beaked and blue whales, short-finned pilot whales, melon headed whales and six types of dolphins. In related news, US researchers recently discovered 44 endangered right whales in the Gulf of Maine on the East Coast of the United States. Of this precious species, only 325 are known to exist in the world. Researchers of East Timor, Australia and the United States, we welcome this hopeful news! Our prayers that such discoveries herald protection for these gentle marine mammals so they may thrive in safety and happiness.

Researchers Create Car Parts From Coconuts

New uses for coconut husks. Following their discovery of low-cost products that could be manufactured from coconuts in less fortunate coastal regions, researchers at Baylor University, USA have succeeded in using coconut fiber by-products to create components for automotive interiors such as floorboards. Testing shows that the coconut material is similar or superior to synthetic fibers currently in use and is available at a lower cost.

 The research is part of an overall project by the university seeking sustainable alternatives that will also assist the 11 million coconut farmers in developing countries around the world to boost their income. What an exciting application of sustainable resources! Many thanks, Baylor University scientists for your caring work, with our best wishes for your continued success in helping bring Earth-friendly prosperity to all.