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The world facing a New Dark Age
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by LilHoody | April 28, 2009 at 09:38 pm
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In Rome, Italy - His Excellency Prince Charles spoke who heartedly to Pope Benedict XVI of the importance of the world to change its ways to prevent the effects of climate change.
The heir to the British throne met the Pope shortly after making a major speech on the environment to Italy's Parliament, where he said that unless the international community acted together to tackle climate change, a "new Dark Age" could hit the world.
His Excellency noted that in a few years time it will be too late, and there will be no future for the children of today, let alone our grandchildren. There is no time to waste, we must act today.
A Vatican statement said "environmental protection" was one of the subjects discussed during the private audience, along with inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue and peace.
Environmental issues are a favourite speaking topic of both Prince Charles and the Pope.
"History will judge us by how we respond to this challenge of climate change," the Prince told Parliament in his address before the papal audience.
No longer is it acceptable to say that we are trying to prevent global warming, it is on our doorstep.
It is very heart warming to know that benevolent leaders of our society heed the calls to protect the one home we have.
In accordance to the United Nations report on global warming, the quickest way to prevent global warming is to lead a vegan life, and stop killing animals.
Based on this report, senior U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization official Dr. Henning Steinfeld stated that the meat industry is “one of the most significant contributors to today’s most serious environmental problems" and that "urgent action is required to remedy the situation."
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at 22:07 on April 28th, 2009
What a great story - thank you LilHoody.
at 22:09 on April 28th, 2009
Good to see change is being accepted by the world leaders. And if turning off meat to help the planet - then so be it. Anything to help!
at 22:18 on April 28th, 2009
Thank you TrudiPants for a beautiful comment.
at 03:02 on April 29th, 2009
Yes To live off the land and not the animals would be a great start.
at 03:48 on April 29th, 2009
It is certainly a good boost for the environmental movement. Thanks for the story lilhoody. Well done.
at 05:23 on April 29th, 2009
He is one of the few that manage to conduct a carbon neutral life stile and run his business carbon neutral as well.
at 05:49 on April 29th, 2009
Excellent news. Nearly everyone knows by now that Prince Charles has been an environmental health "activist" for a long time, but the fact that he still has a hard time influencing people to listen is discouraging.
Cutting out meat! What a interesting suggestion. I'd love to see some studies on the outcome of such a ban.
I read somewhere recently that those who eat meat consume the animal's fear.
Remember how well that was demonstrated in the beautiful film "Powder".?
at 12:16 on April 29th, 2009
Thank you Maireid Sullican for your comments, and to everyone that commented on the story.
In my experience it is true, you do take on the animals feelings, and emotions. I have been witnessed to animal suffering, and you can see it in there eyes. It is no different to human suffering.
at 17:18 on April 29th, 2009
Thank you aumnews for your comments. It is always very much appreciated to get different points of view.
I always feel very humbled to be part of these discussions.
All opnions are unique, that is what makes us humans so amazing, and yet at the same time so damaging. We have the ability to create and destroy, no matter what it is. Buildings, trees, even life.
at 21:58 on April 29th, 2009
I totally disagree with aumnews on killing an animal to feed a family.
Have you looked into a calves eyes and not seen life. Have you not looked into a dogs eyes and seen nothing but love. All humans and animals have the same rights, how dare we declare that we have more power over an animal just because we can. What sort of animal does that make us?!?