Earth to heat significantly more quickly in the next five years.
A study by Dr. Judith Lean of the US Naval Research Laboratory and Dr. David Rind of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Goddard Institute for Space Studies, focused on the effects of four factors. These were: CO2 emissions; heating from the sun; volcanic activity; and the El Niño, a cyclic pattern during which the Pacific Ocean goes into a warmer state.

Their study found these factors combined are likely to cause a 150 percent more rapid rise in temperatures than those forecast by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Award-winning journalist Robert Henson of the National Centre for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, USA remarked that the Copenhagen meetings scheduled for this December may in fact be taking place during one of the warmest Decembers in history.

We thank Dr. Lean, Dr. Rind, Robert Henson, and all scientists whose work reveals the enormity of the planetary crisis. Let us all heed these warning signs and alleviate climate change through sustainable, Earth-friendly lives.

Supreme Master Ching Hai frequently responds to requests to share her wisdom for planetary well-being, as she did in this March 2009 videoconference in California, USA when she spoke of
the quickest way to halt rising temperatures.

Reference
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/27/world-warming-faster-study
http://www.earthweek.com/2009/ew090731/ew090731b.html  

Prince Charles contributes to rainforest preservation.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has donated US$2.8 billion to preserve the tropical rain forests in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Congo, Costa Rica and Mexico. With a substantial portion going to Indonesia to address the severely impacted state of her forests, the country’s Minister of Environment Rachmat Witoelar affirmed, "In the next five years, we must plant two billion trees, or 400 million trees per year. Otherwise our forests will be history.”

Our gratefulness and Heaven bless Your Royal Highness for your generosity in helping save the treasured lungs of our Earth at this urgent hour. May your steadfast example inspire countless others toward greater stewardship of the planet we call home.  
Reference
http://thejakartaglobe.com/news/prince-charles-gives-28b-to-preserve-rain-forests/321249

US city enacts Green Food Resolution to promote eating veg.
The new declaration recognizes the health and environmental benefits of plant-based foods and affirms that such nourishment will be made more easily accessible to city residents.
Proposed by Alderman Margaret Laurino and advocated by Liz Mills, Executive Director of Irving Park Carlson Ministries, Chicago’s City Council voted to approve the measure. This marks the first accomplishment in a campaign sponsored by US-based Farm Sanctuary to adopt the Green Food Resolution in cities nationwide.

Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary said, “We applaud Alderman Laurino and the City of Chicago … By promoting access to healthy, plant-based food, Chicago has proven they are second to none in protecting the health of their citizens, the environment and the billions of animals raised for food in deplorable conditions on factory farms each year.”

Alderman Laurino, Ms. Liz Mills and Chicago City Council, we join in lauding your auspicious leadership in providing ample access to wholesome plant-based food. Wishing all Chicagoans and residents nationwide the personal and planetary gains of a delicious vegan diet.
Reference
http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2009/07/23-6
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/23/city-is-urged-to-provide-healthy-locally-grown-food/

Extra News
A report by US scientists finds that expectant mothers exposed to pollutants released by burning fossil fuels and tobacco may give birth to babies with lower IQs.  
http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/EnvironmentalHealth/15209

K. Chandrasiri Abbrew of Sri Lanka continues his father’s legacy at the Sea Turtle Sanctuary and Research Center by purchasing turtle eggs so they will not be sold as food, then incubating the turtles and releasing them into the sea.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Environment/Flora-Fauna/In-Sri-Lanka-a-gift-of-life-for-
endangered-turtles/articleshow/4822190.cms

African countries are turning more and more towards sustainable endeavors to meet energy needs, with Kenya now developing the largest wind farm in Africa, with a generating capacity of 300 megawatts, or a fourth of the country’s current energy production.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/27/kenya-wind-farm

UK’s Guardian science editor Robin McKie states that the shocking pictorial evidence of rapidly melting polar ice caps seen in recently released US National Aeronautics and Space Agency satellite images is a warning that humanity must quickly address global warming to avoid catastrophic sea level rises.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jul/26/global-warming-arctic-ice