My Dear Friends,
Tropical rain forests are being rapidly depleted. The best known cause is deforestation by agricultural, mining and logging interests.
Equally significant is the devastation wreaked on our rain forests by acid rain. Acid rain is produced by man-made CO2 emissions. Acid rain damages the leaves, trees and even the soil. This causes the release of nitrogen and sulfur into its waterways further damaging fish and other aquatic species.
While is easy to relate to the need to protect the rain forest's plants and animals for their BioDiversity, there is also a need to protect rain forest around the globe as they are nature's greatest pharmacy. For instance, the rain forest is responsible for 60% of all presently used cancer fighting drugs.
CO2 emissions are not only caused by industry, but by us as individuals. This is called a "carbon footprint".
Here are some ideas by which each of us can reduce our "carbon footprint":
- Drive less, and carpool or take mass transit more often;
- Purchase organic foods and Biodegradable products;
- Eat less beef;
- Recycle;
- Compost this Fall;
- Use natural herbicides, pesticides, cleaning and health care products, the ingredients for many of which are already found in our homes;
- Participate in clean-up efforts;
- Look for local conservation efforts that are already in place. Start there;
- Educate our children by modeling Eco-friendly behavior; and
- Urge lawmakers. stakeholders and educators to include climate change in the curriculum taught our youth.
Love, Light and an Abundance of Heartfelt Gratitude,Cynthia Lardner
My Dear Friends,
Dolphins are a majestic species. They have been studied for decades for their intelligence. Global efforts at ocean conservation must be dedicated to the preservation of their as well as all other ocean aquatic and wildlife species.
Ocean conservation is essential to sustain life. The intricacies involved in the interdependence of mankind and it's ecosystem are beyond the scope of this post but suffice to say we are responsible for the damage that has been done and for recovery efforts.
I support sustainabilitythe efforts by a plethora of international philanthropic and governmental entities, including Mission Ocean, the World Wildlife Federation, Oceana, Greenpeace, the Ocean Elders and HokuleaWWV; each of which is dedicated to sustaining our oceans upon which all life is dependent.
Love, Light and an Abundance of Heartfelt Gratitude,
Cynthia Lardner
One Ocean, One Island Earth
#TakethePledge
"I recognize that Earth is a blue planet. Our ocean is the cornerstone of life, and our planet’s life-support system.
No matter where on Island Earth I live, the ocean produces the air I breathe and helps to regulate the climate.
I recognize that our ocean and Island Earth is changing because of the habits and choices of human beings.
I recognize that with supporters like me, and the community I reach out to around me, the future of our oceans and our Island Earth can improve.The difference will start with me and spread to others.
I pledge to support our oceans and Island Earth, and inspire people of all ages to do the same."
From: Hōkūle`a
#CreatingGlobalPartners
#Peacekeepers
#Sustainability
#GlobalVoyage
#OneOhana
#ImaginePeace
http://www.hokulea.com/oceans-campaign/
