USGS shows how lethal mercury accumulates in the oceans.
A report from US Geological Survey (USGS) documents the migration of mercury as an industrial airborne pollutant to the water, where it then spreads through the ocean and into marine life.
Previous studies have shown that 75 percent of human mercury exposure originates comes from consumption of marine animals such as fish and shellfish.

Furthermore, the USGS found that water mercury levels had increased a full 30 percent from the mid-90s to 2006, with further increases likely. Mercury’s toxic effects include damage or even destruction of nerve tissue, with health concerns that can include lifelong impairmentpassed from expectant mothers to their children.

The effect on aquatic life can be equally severe, involving stunted growth, physical deformities and shorter life span. Commending the breadth of the report, US Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar said, “We have always known that mercury can pose a risk; now we need to reduce the mercury emissions so that we can reduce the ocean mercury levels.”  US Geological Service scientists, many thanks for helping highlight the significant health risks of mercury for humans and sea animals alike.

May everyone choose the safety of a seafood-free lifestyle as we strive to better the environment for ourselves and our aquatic co-inhabitants. In a July 2008 videoconference, addressing dignitaries and guests at the "Heart-Touch Tour" exhibition in Formosa (Taiwan), Supreme Master Ching Hai reminded of the need to lead eco-conscious lifestyles to ensure the welfare of our marine co-inhabitants.


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Dr. James Hansen addresses university students on climate change.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) expert climatologist traveled on speaking engagements to several universities recently, where he discussed the many potentially disastrous impacts of global warming. Citing his concern to save the planet not for his own life but for future generations, Dr. Hansen stated, “We have the obligation of returning it to them in equal or better condition.”With research showing current carbon dioxide levels of 385 parts per million, Dr. Hansen reminded that safe levels are at around 350 parts per million.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions quickly were thus the focus of his talks,which included stops at the University of Utah, Middlebury College in Vermont, and a 350 Climate Conference at Columbia University in New York. Our continued gratitude, Dr. James Hansen for your tireless noble efforts to increase awareness of the perilous state of our Earth.

May all heed your expert recommendations and act now to ensure our world’s safe and habitable tomorrow.

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705300291/NASA-scientist-warns-of-climate-change.html
http://www.middlebury.edu/about/pubaff/news_releases/2009/pubaff_633758241602324350.htm
http://www.nyas.org/snc/calendarDetail.asp?eventID=14585&date=5/2/2009%209:00:00%20AM