Large, elder trees are vanishing from forests. In a rare 60-year study, US researchers from the University of Washington and the Yosemite Field Station of the US Geological Survey (USGS) found that large diameter trees are disappearing from even protected forests.
The scientists believe that climate change is to blame as rising temperatures are diminishing the amount of water the trees can receive. As the older trees are normally more stable and provide such features as a protective canopy to protect other flora and fauna, this loss could significantly affect the forest ecosystem.
University of Washington and US Geological Survey researchers, we thank you for informing us of the sad demise of these iconic verdant beauties.
May we act swiftly as responsible citizens to alleviate these conditions and help to restore our beautiful planet.
In August 2008, during a videoconference with our Association members in Canada, Supreme Master Ching Hai once more expressed her concern for humanity’s future, advising that we look within to make the changes needed to help restore the Earth, including her resident trees.
Supreme Master Ching Hai: My goodness! We are trying hard to do something, and nature itself is doing something else also. Looks like we keep racing forever. So the only thing is we have to be morally fit, and have to be virtuous.
Otherwise, there’s no getting away from the retribution for whatever we do, as you can see that. Whatever we do will have a reaction. And it depends on good or bad, the reaction will be good or bad.
So, planting trees are good, but the tree we plant will not be as big immediately like the tree that we have lost in this case, and in probably many other forests around the world, which we have not discovered yet, or that have not been reported. So planting trees alone is not the solution. It’s not the absolute solution. We have to be vegetarian.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8063000/8063392.stm
Japan’s environment minister upholds national emission goals. Responding to the proposed construction of a coal-fired thermal plant in the city of Iwaki, Environment Minister Tetsuo Saito has issued a formal objection based on the fact that the new development’s CO2 emissions would be double the goal set by regional utilities. This would thus contradict the country’s goals to reduce emissions up to 80 percent by 2050.
Saying, “It's common sense to make the greatest efforts possible to reduce carbon dioxide,” Minister Saito also called on the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to provide an outline for future coal-fired thermal power plants that will ensure their lowest possible emissions.We laud your courageous and visionary recommendation, Minister Tetsuo Saito. May your country continue to nobly uphold values of sustainable living that inspire us all.
http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20090526p2a00m0na007000c.html
http://www.pddnet.com/news-ap-minister-hints-at-approval-of-15-emissions-cut-pr-052609/
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