Nepal imperiled by climate change.
With more than 70% of Nepalese being farmers who live in rural areas, global warming is causing devastation as harvests this year have decreased by half. Temperature extremes have also become more common, as have droughts and intense storms, when there is precipitation at all.

In a report published ahead of a climate change summit in the capital city of Kathmandu., international aid agency Oxfam said that the Nepalese people were being pushed beyond their limits and forecast that 3.4 million would require food assistance.

Scientists are concerned for worsening conditions if the Himalayan glaciers disappear – an event some feel could occur within just 30 years. Moreover, the impact would be felt by more than 1 billion people across Asia.
Oxfam scientists, many thanks for this report despite our sadness at knowing the plight of the Nepalese people. May our swiftly harmonious and sustainable actions protect the Earth, restoring all of Asia to abundance and vibrancy.

Supreme Master Ching Hai expressed concern once again about the real crisis of global warming during a June 2008 videoconference with our Association members in London, reminding of the immediate benefits of the life-affirming vegan lifestyle.


Reference
http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/southasia/news/article_1497985.php/Climate-change-hits-crop-production-in-Nepal-aid-group-says
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8225901.stm

Brazilian organizations unite to address climate change.
Fourteen major Brazilian organizations from the agribusiness, forest planting and bioenergy industries have established the Brazilian Climate Alliance, with a goal of contributing proposals to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. With over 40% of the country’s energy already originating
from clean sources, the group plans to offer technical consultation on sustainable energy as well as continue development of such endeavors as forest preservation.

Brazilian organizations, we laud your united efforts to address global warming. Wishing you many green and fruitful results that benefit both the environment and the Brazilian people.
Reference
http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS21799+03-Sep-2009+PRN20090903
http://ethanolproducer.com/article.jsp?article_id=5941

Extra News
The American Museum of Natural History is adding 14 new species to its online Database of Life, making it easier for conservationists to identify and protect wildlife from being illegally sold as bushmeat.
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17757-barcodes-will-stop-bushmeat-from-being-swiped.html


Designed by a team of international engineers and using photovoltaic cells made by American company SunPower Corp, Switzerland-based PlanetSolar is building the world's largest solar-powered boat, with a round-the-world tour planned in 2010.
http://www.sustainablebusiness.com/index.cfm/go/news.display/id/18824


UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon warns that developed nations’ commitment to longer term emission reductions by 2050 is insufficient, calling instead for intermediate-term goals to avoid catastrophe for our generation.  
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ht7hwA6d6In5QBrgxhyiU0utrtJQ