Human health is especially affected by climate change

Geology sheds light on human health in a changing climate. According to the World Health Organization, climate change will have direct and indirect effects on human health, from the tropics to the Arctic. Dr. Olle Selenus is a medical expert of the Swedish Geological Survey conducting research for UNESCO’s International Year of Planet Earth.
 
Dr. Olle Selenus, geologist and medical expert: Medicines treat mostly the indoor environment and work environment, but we have also the outer environment, that is to say, nature, which affects us to a very high extent.

VOICE: With rapid temperature changes from global warming, the degree of health effects could be more extreme.

Dr. Olle Selenus, geologist and medical expert: For example, our air climate here in northern Europe, if the temperature continues to increase, we could also have in the future malaria and so on. So the connection between temperature and different kinds of diseases is very important.

VOICE: Dr. Selinus shares this concluding message with Supreme Master Television viewers.

My name is Olle Selinus in Sweden. I am deeply involved in the International Year of Planet Earth, as responsible for the health aspects in planet Earth. I thank you very much for making this planet greener. It is very important to remember that this is the only planet we have. So we must be very, very careful with our planet and make it greener also. Thank you.

VOICE: We thank Dr. Selinus for his geological insights regarding how our health may be affected by changes in the atmosphere. May we take heed of his expertise and caring concern to take optimal actions for our planetary survival.

UK to give waterless washing machine a spin

UK develops waterless washing machine. University of Leeds Xeros Ltd has announced a clothes washing technology that that reduces household water and energy consumption from about 13 percent to less than 2 percent. The new machine, which is expected to be available next year, will also maintain the same cost as a conventional washing machine. Congratulations and many thanks Xeros for this innovative invention! Green developments such as these surely help secure our world's sustainable future.
 
Japan to cut CO2 by 60-80 percent

Japan seeks steep reductions in CO2 emissions. Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda stated that Japan’s goal is to reduce emissions 60 to 80 percent by the year 2050. The country’s “Cool Earth Initiative” will also provide $1.2 billion to an international greenhouse gas reductions fund and plans other green initiatives such as investment in new technologies, strict construction standard, tax incentives and public education campaigns. Bravo Japan for your commitment in reducing your carbon footprint. Heaven bless all nations in joining together in the shared goal of preserving this beautiful planet for all beings.
 
Deforestation taking Pakistan’s temperature up: expert

Deforestation causing serious climate change in Pakistan. Former Director of the Pakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Dr. Mirza Arshad Ali Baig, explained during a recent global warming seminar in Karachi that Pakistan is getting warmer, glaciers in the Eastern Himalayas are receding, and the Indus Delta is becoming smaller, with deforestation being a primary cause. He cited other evidence that Pakistan is being directly affected by global warming such as changes to monsoon patterns and the strength of cyclones impacting the nation in recent years. We appreciate your concerned research, Dr. Baig, and pray that Pakistan and all other nations will join in overcoming the global warming challenge, to restore the delicate balance of life on our Earth.

New Zealand assists Kiribati island people in coping with climate change.

Due to rising sea levels, some of the 94,000 people living on the low-lying Kiribati islands have already had to move their homes. Kiribati’s President Anote Tong has conveyed his gratitude for New Zealand’s help in allowing affected Kiribati families to immigrate and hopes that other countries would act similarly. New Zealand and Kiribati have also signed a joint declaration that will provide Kiribati with US$30 million in funding for such endeavors as a sustainable towns project. Kudos New Zealand and God’s blessings for your aid to a neighbor truly affected by climate change. Godspeed the world’s actions to address global warming now to ensure a bright future for our Earth and her inhabitants.

China sees rapid expansion of man-made forests

Afforestation efforts continue to expand in China. In China, more than 50 million hectares of forests have been planted by humans. Over the past 30 years, 51.5 billion trees have been planted, with more than two billion planted by 58 percent of the population last year. The State Forestry Administration stated that forested land areas in China had increased from 8.6 percent in the 1950s to 18.2 percent now. Our applause, China and all your hardworking people, for these nationwide afforestation efforts that are beautifying your nation and restoring balance to our ecosphere.