Africa's Rwenzori glaciers are quickly disappearing.

A team of 27 alpinists affiliated with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) recently explored the high-altitude glaciers of the Rwenzori Mountains bordering Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They found that the glaciers have receded an alarming 50% in area over the last 50 years, and 75% over the last century. At the current rate of recession, the glaciers will be gone within 30 years. This is an imminent danger for millions of people, plants, and animals who depend on fresh water from the glacier for their survival.

We are grateful, WWF, for your concerned efforts that have revealed the depleted condition of the Rwenzori glaciers. We pray that this evidence will help catalyze the actions needed to preserve life-sustaining ecosystems while we still have time.

http://www.enn.com/wildlife/article/33149
http://www.panda.org/news_facts/newsroom/index.cfm?uNewsID=127620

Scientists observe regionally elevated levels of human generated CO2 for the first time. 

A team of researchers from the University of Bremen in Germany have detected elevated levels of carbon dioxide over the most populous area of Europe that they say is attributed to human activities. The scientists are using data collected by the European Space Agency's Envisat satellite, which is able to distinguish between natural and human-generated CO2 gas.

You have our sincere thanks, researchers, for your important findings.  May they lead to swift international action to minimize CO2 emissions for the sake of our beautiful planet.

http://in.news.yahoo.com/ani/20080319/r_t_ani_sc/tsc-esa-satellite-observes-regionally-el-f32bc39.html, http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMZHVM5NDF_index_0.html

Scottish government rewards sustainable improvements.

The government of Scotland is setting aside US$6.9 million every year for three years to give grants and loans to households and local groups for their adoption of green technologies. Households can claim up to US$7,900, and local business will be given up to US$19,800 for implementing enhancements like solar panels and heat pumps.

Hats off, Scotland, for offering your citizens more reasons to adopt greener lifestyles. May this initiative provide a leap forward towards your goal of zero emissions. (*)

http://news.scotsman.com/politics/Swinney39s-cash-boost-for-householders.3896788.jp http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5i3TO-cTYNZQHqnywLMxtF4Dcb6Tg