Antarctic water changes could have profound global consequence.

Dr. Steve Rintoul of Australia's Antarctic Cooperative Research Centre has confirmed that waters off the coast of Antarctica are becoming less saline. The increasing freshness of the water is a cause of concern for two reasons. First, the source of the fresh water could be the result of Antarctic sheet ice melts due to global warming. Second, global ocean currents, which help regulate the earth’s climate, may stop functioning as they rely on the sinking action of the cold, heavy saline Antarctic waters.

We are deeply grateful, Dr. Rintoul and colleagues, for your sharing of this report on the instability of the Antarctic’s Southern Ocean. We share your concerns and pray that humanity will rapidly respond to maintain the ecological balance of our natural environment.

Red alert issued for biodiversity in Southeast Asia.

According to ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB) Executive Director Mr. Rodrigo Fuentes, the main obstacles to Southeast Asia achieving ecological balance are the mass clearing of trees and wildlife hunting and trade. Mr. Fuentes stated that the loss of biodiversity in the region would be tragic for the world, given that this area comprises only 3% of the planet’s surface, but is home to 40% of all her species. As part of his Earth Day message, the executive director stated, “Without a concerted effort to protect and conserve biodiversity, Southeast Asia’s 580 million people and the entire human race are in danger.” 
We thank you, Mr. Fuentes and ACB, for your clear message about the need to act now in saving lives on our planet. We pray that with rapid actions, our biosphere will be restored to her original sustainable state.
Global warming may causes more droughts in India.

India’s Director of the Institute of Tropical Meteorology, B. N. Goswami, stated that global warming-induced melting of Greenland and Arctic ice could affect harvests in India. The director explained that the melting weakens the ‘thermohaline’ (heat) circulation of the Atlantic Ocean, reducing atmospheric temperatures and resulting in weakened monsoons. Mr. Goswami urged Indian lawmakers to support global initiatives for reducing carbon and methane emissions to halt global warming.
Our gratitude, Director Goswami, for your voice of clarity and concern. May we all take heed and act now to stabilize conditions to restore bountiful harvests for all.