Tanzanians in dire need of food - 28 Aug 2009  
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Prolonged drought in the east African nation has caused food shortages for humans and animals alike.
With virtually no rain two consecutive seasons, farmers have been unable to harvest, especially in the hardest hit regions of Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Manyara.

Linking these unfortunate effects to climate change, Environment Minister Dr. Batilda Burian promised the government’s further help, saying that 22,000 tons of cereals had been distributed already to those most in need.

Environment Minister Dr. Burian and Tanzania, we appreciate your efforts to assist the affected Tanzanian people.

We pray for the blessing of gentle rains and that humanity may quickly usher in a new age through more compassionate treatment of our fellow beings.

Ever concerned for humanity’s welfare, Supreme Master Ching Hai highlighted the most effective way to conserve Earth’s precious resources via a June 2009 video message during a climate change conference in Mexico.

Supreme Master Ching Hai: We can stop water shortage. While droughts are plaguing more populations, we cannot afford to waste water. Meat production uses massive amounts of water, as you know. It takes up to 1,200 gallons of fresh and good clean water to produce just one serving of beef.

In contrast, a full vegan meal costs only 98 gallons of water. That is  90 plus percent less. So, if we want to stop water shortage and to preserve precious water we have to stop animal products.

Reference

http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/2009073023203/tourism/tanzania-drought-threatens-serengeti.html
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/MUMA-7V69BC?OpenDocument