A Global Warming Solution - Vegetarianism and Compassion

13th January 2008

Recently the NASA scientists discovered that the Arctic ice is melting much quicker than expected, in fact they predict that all the Arctic ice could be melted by summer of 2012 or sooner (ref). This evidence comes from the latest NASA satellite data which shows that in 2007 the ice melted much more rapidly than ever before. The mathematical models they used also suggest that it could be gone even quicker than 2012.

Global warming represents a big problem for the planet as it could make the planet uninhabitable. The Arctic ice serves many purposes in the delicate ecosystem of our planet. One such purpose is the reflection of the suns heat back out of the atmosphere, it acts like a big refrigerator, which also keeps the oceans currents cool. Once the ice starts melting, more sun is absorbed by the planet, which in turn heats the oceans more and melts the ice even quicker.

 NASA Climate Report Video

As Al Gore pointed out in 'An Inconvenient Truth', if the ice melts we could be in big trouble.

Other points to be aware of:

• Greenland surface ice loss is now 400% greater than 15 years ago
• Surface temperatures in the Arctic are now the highest ever recorded in the last 77 years (since recording started)

A Solution To Global warming

"The Arctic is often cited as the canary in the coal mine for climate warming," said Zwally (NASA scientist), who as a teenager hauled coal. "Now as a sign of climate warming, the canary has died. It is time to start getting out of the coal mines."

"We have not passed a point of no return. We can still roll things back in time - but it is going to require a quick turn in direction." James Hansen, NASA researcher.

The UN reported that the largest single contributor to greenhouse gases, which is what is warming the planet, is the raising of livestock.

UN Report On Livestock Video 

So one of the best solutions to global warming, is if everybody becomes vegetarian and fosters a compassionate spirit within themselves. This would not only lead to less greenhouse gas emissions, but it would also help to solve many of the earths other pressing problems, such as pollution, starvation, deforestation, bird flu , mad cow disease, heart disease, cancer, bowel disease and countless other problems. It is well know and documented that eating meat is a major contributor to all of these problems, yet people still do it. But now the matter is urgent, not for the survival of future generations, but for the survival of us.

Apart from being a vegetarian, a daily habit of meditation would also help to alleviate oneself and the planet of much suffering. Meditation helps to calm the mind, put one in touch with inner peace and happiness, develop love and compassion plus countless other precious benefits. If everyone on the planet is healthy and happy, then the whole planets ecosystem will follow. This is what the Hindus and Buddhists call karma.