칭하이 무상사를 초대로 열린 지구 온난화 국제회의가 기후변화를 새롭게 조명합니다

목요일，한국 서울에서 열린 ＳＯＳ 지구온난화 국제 세미나의 많은 참가자들은  다른 기후변화 회의와는 다른 방식으로 문제에 접근했습니다

박수택, 수상경력의 언론인, SBS 환경부 대기자: 『초록으로 구원받자』 『초록으로 구원받자』 는 말이 있습니다 나무를 심고， 텃밭을 가꾸고， 풀로 만든 음식들을 많이 먹자，채식이요 

롤랜드 정, 미국 민주당, 아시아 담당자: 오늘 좋은 소식과 지구 온난화에 대해 다양한 사람들과 의견을 나눌 수 있는 시간을 갖게 되어 매우 기쁩니다

리포터: 일부 사람에게는 기후변화가 동물에 대한 처우는 물론 인간의 육류소비와 어떤 연관이 있는지 처음으로 생각해 본 시간이었습니다 세미나에는 영국과 독일， 인도와 일본의 고위 인사들과 한국 서울 시의원 ２０명과 여성국회 의원，한국 최대의 방송단체 중 일부가 참석했습니다 특별 게스트인 칭하이 무상사는 이번 세미나의 초대를 정중히 수락하셨으며 수프림 마스터 ＴＶ로 생방송되는 화상 회의를 통해 모든 토론자들의 진지한 질문에 답해 주셨습니다 답해 주셨습니다

아카야 쉬바친타아난다 아바다타, 인도 아난다마르가 환경협회: 기후변화가  인간의 심리에 영향을 미칩니까？ 또한 이런 변화로 인류의 이해력이 향상되고 고양될까요？

칭하이 무상사: 그것이 제가 희망하는 바입니다 결국 큰 재해들은 지금 당장 그들이 어떤 결정을  하느냐에 달려있죠， 사실 난 재해가 없기를 바래요 인류가 지금 당장 생활 속 불필요한 모든 습관들을 멈추겠다고 결심하고 더 좋고 고귀한 생활방식으로 전환하여 살아가길 희망합니다 그럼 우린 결과를 걱정할 필요가 없지요 기후가 점차 나아질 거고요 우린 계속 생존하고 지구도 보존될 겁니다 더 현명해지고 좋아지고 도덕적이며 더 많이 축복받고 아주 오랫동안 지구에 평화가 지속될 겁니다

리포터: 칭하이 무상사를 세계적으로 명성있는 인도주의자로 알고 있는 많은 회의 참석자들은 지구를 구하고 동물성이 없는 식단인 채식에 대한 인식을 불러일으키기 위한 스승님의 큰 관심을 이해한 후에 놀라움과 진심어린 감사를 표했습니다 

우영보, 생명사랑채식협회 회장: 칭하이 스승님 말씀을 칭하이 스승님 말씀을 들으면서，재림주가 다시 와서 말씀을 하셔도 저렇게 하실거란 감동을 받았습니다，그래서 스승님께 감사해요 

다다 슈바치타난다, 아난다 마르가 승려: 그녀가 말한 모든  것은 불교의 원리와 상응합니다，예 

이광원 목사: 채식이 지구온난화를 ８０％까지 막을 수 있다는 말에 크게 감동받았습니다 우리 기독교계도 이 운동을 해서 만나는 사람들마다 모든 성도들에게도 지구를 살리자고 이야기해야 겠습니다 또 동물을 사랑한다고 생각했었는데 이곳에 와서 강연을 들으니 실질적으로 성경에 맞게 모든 것이 성경에 맞게 모든 것이 잘 진행된다는 점에 많은 감동을 받았습니다 그렇게 실천하며 살아야겠다는  각오를 가지고 갑니다

리포터: 그렇다면 채식으로 바꾸실 의사가 있으신가요？

이광원 목사: 예，제가 지금 채식을 할 완전한 계획을 가지고  뜻을 정하고 갑니다 이걸 보시는 모든 분들도 채식하세요 동물이 몸에 들어가면 얼마나 해를 주는지 알았습니다 그러니 모두같이 실천해 지구를 살리고 지구 온난화를 막을 삶을 살길 당부합니다

리포터: 세미나에 참석한 모든 관계 지도자들， 미디어와 개인들에게 감사드립니다 또한 지혜를 나누시고 함께 사는 거주자들을 사랑하는 것이 소중한 지구를 구하는 가장 중요한 방법임을 일깨워 주신 칭하이 무상사께 깊이 감사드립니다 우리의 중요한 지구와 그녀가 지지하는 모든 생명들을 위해 모두가 단결하기를 

호주의 해변가 집들이 해수면 상승으로 위험에 처했습니다

뉴사우스웨일즈 주정부가 최초로 상세하게 수행한 조사에 의하면 뉴캐슬과 영의 １６６０개가 넘는 주택들이 기후 변화에 의한 해수면 상승으로 위험에 처했습니다 이 연구의 １단계 항공 지도에 의하면 주택과 빌딩，７３ｋｍ 도로와 １６４평방 킬로미터 거주지가 현재 해수면에서  １미터가 안 되는 높이에 위치합니다 이 연구는 해변가의 미래 건축계획과 지역 개발에 기후 변화가  고려되어야 함을 관찰했습니다 기후변화가 주민에게 미치는 영향을  연구한 뉴사우스  웨일즈 주정부에  감사드립니다 이 새로운 정보와 인식으로 온난화를 막는 더 많은 조치가 생겨나고 미래 세대의 안전을 보장하길 바랍니다



 
International conference with Supreme Master Ching Hai sheds new light on climate change.

For many of the participants, the SOS! International Global Warming Seminar in Seoul, Korea on Thursday, approached the issues in ways unlike any other climate change conference.

Park Soo Taek, Award-winning television journalist, Senior Reporter on Environmental Issues, SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System): There is an expression: “Salvation by going green.” That is, plant trees, grow a garden, and eat foods from plants – vegetarianism.

Roland Jung, Advisor to US Democratic Party on Asia Affairs: I’m so glad for the good message today and for the time we were able to share together with diverse people to talk about global warming.

VOICE: For some, it was the first time they considered the connection between climate change and human consumption of animals as well as their treatment. Attending the seminar were dignitaries from the United Kingdom, Germany, India and Japan, as well as 20 Seoul city, Korea councilors, a national congresswoman and some of Korea’s largest media groups. As the special guest of honor, Supreme Master Ching Hai, who had graciously accepted the invitation to participate in the seminar, answered the earnest questions of all the panelists via videoconference broadcast live on Supreme Master Television.

Acarya Shubhacintaananda Avadhuta, Environmental Society of Anandamarga from India:  Is the climate change going to have an impact on human psychology? Or the human understanding is going to improve and elevate with this change?

Supreme Master Ching Hai: Sir, that’s what I hope. That’s what I hope and after all the great disasters, it depends on what they are deciding right now. Actually, I hope that there is no disaster. I hope that the humans decide right now to just stop all the unnecessary habits that they are living with and change into the better one, the more noble one, a noble lifestyle. Then, we don’t have to worry about the aftermath. The climate will change for the better; we will live on; we will still have the planet, and they’ll become wiser and better, more virtuous and more blessed, and peace will reign on Earth for a long, long time.

VOICE: Many of conference attendees, who knew of Supreme Master Ching Hai as a world-renowned humanitarian, expressed their amazement and heartfelt appreciation after learning of her great concern for saving the Earth and for bringing awareness of the vegetarian, meaning an animal-free diet.

Woo, Young-Bo, Director of Love Life Vegetarian Association: While I was listening to Supreme Master Ching Hai, I thought if Jesus were to come down to the Earth, he would say like her. So I was touched, and thankful to her.

Ngawang Ludup, Tibetan monk:  Everything she said corresponds with Buddhist principles, yes.

Reverend Lee Gwang Woon: I was impressed by the fact that vegetarianism can stop global warming almost 80 percent. I think we Christians should carry out this movement and spread this knowledge to every person we meet so that we can save the Earth. Also I thought I loved animals before, but as I was listening to the lectures and discussions, I was so touched that many efforts are being carried out, and they’re all biblically correct. I’m leaving here determined to put this into practice in my life.

Does that mean you’re going to convert to a vegetarian?

Reverend Lee Gwang Woon: Yes, I’m planning to do so. I’m now determined to be vegetarian.  I suggest that viewers out there go vegetarian. I learned very well that taking meat into the body creates harm. So let us join hands together in order to save the Earth and stop global warming.

VOICE: Many thanks all concerned leaders, media and individuals who attended the seminar. We are also very grateful to Supreme Master Ching Hai for sharing her wisdom and reminding us that love for our co-inhabitants is the most important way to save our precious planet. May we all unite for the survival of our vital Earth and those whose lives she supports.

Carbon emissions are causing increased ocean acidification.

With our oceans absorbing approximately one third of all atmospheric CO2, or 22 million tons daily, US scientists have discovered a hazardous rise in ocean acidification. This is causing the decay of protective shells and exoskeletons of starfish, coral, clams, and many other organisms. The excessive rate of corrosion is also affecting a higher number of organisms than previously understood, so that even if the carbon dioxide production were to halt today, the damage to marine life would continue for another 50 years.

We extend our thanks, US researchers, for this information about the dangerous effects of greenhouse gas emissions on our marine ecosystems, which impacts all life. May governments across the globe act immediately to implement sustainable technologies and practices, to stop climate change and its harmful effects on our planet.

http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSN2251795320080522?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0, http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0522-oceans.html

Andean countries can expect much damage from climate change.

The Peruvian University of the Pacific has conducted a study on behalf of the Andean Community of Nations, comprised of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, to predict the effects of climate change on the region. The study concluded that global warming would cost the member nations’ economies US$30 billion. Climate change-related natural disasters, such as floods and avalanches will bring with them the high costs of resettling affected citizens and of furnishing new homes and infrastructure.

A big thank you, researchers at Peruvian University of the Pacific. We pray that reports such as these motivate the entire world toward immediate action in halting climate change. May we succeed in changing the future of our world for the better.

http://www.scidev.net/en/news/climate-change-will-cost-andes-us-30-billion-.html

Atmospheric rise in methane attributed to warming temperatures.

The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) stated that global methane levels rose by 0.5% in 2007, with some areas measuring over twice that amount. Based on the observations of teams from Norway, Sweden and Great Britain, the methane’s increase is thought to be due to one of three causes: the melting of arctic wetland permafrost, the warming of arctic ocean waters, or the melting of sea floor methane hydrates. The researchers note that even a very small rise in atmospheric methane has tremendous climatic impact, with a continuous methane release triggering a dangerous cycle of higher temperatures, which in turn would cause the further release of methane.

International scientists, we appreciate your diligent observations and informative study.  We pray that we can act together to quickly halt the escalating effect of global warming and ensure the survival of life in our world.  

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7408808.stm

Australia coastal homes under threat of rising sea level.

The first detailed survey performed by New South Wales state government, evaluating endangered coastline shows that more than 1660 homes near Newcastle and Wyong are at risk from rising sea levels due to climate change.  The report’s first phase aerial mapping shows homes, buildings, 73 kilometers of road and 164 square kilometers of residentially zoned land to be less than 1 meter above current sea level. The report observed that climate change must be factored into future building plans and regional development along the coast.

Our gratitude, New South Wales government, for your research on the effects of climate change on residents. May this new information and awareness generate further action to curb global warming and ensure the safety of our future generations. 

http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/report-counts-homes-that-will-go-under/2008/05/23/1211183103034.html