Lurianic Kabbalah

Lurianic Kabbalah: "The Kabbalah, however, is unique in its position in the history of western thought, acting as it were as a 'switching station' in which the biblical tradition, oriental mysticism and western philosophy converge. In the Kabbalah of Isaac Luria these traditions combine with Luria's profound spiritual insight and intense mythical imagination to produce a comprehensive philosophical and psychological vision of the nature of God and humankind that was only imperfectly represented in the prior traditions. Of equal significance, however, is the relationship between the Kabbalah and more modern systems of thought and practice"

Aharon's Ark

Aharon's Ark: "Aharon's Ark This Vessel is being created to preserve what is good. The World rests on three pillars: Torah, Service to Hashem (G-d) and Acts of Chesed (kindness)"

CNN.com - Scientists agree world faces mass extinction - August 23, 2002

CNN.com - Scientists agree world faces mass extinction - August 23, 2002: "By Gary Strieker CNN (CNN) -- The complex web of life on Earth, what scientists call 'biodiversity,' is in serious trouble. 'Biodiversity includes all living things that we depend on for our economies and our lives,' explained Brooks Yeager, vice president of global programs at the World Wildlife Fund in Washington, D.C. 'It's the forests, the oceans, the coral reefs, the marine fish, the algae, the insects that make up the living world around us and which we couldn't do without,' he said. Nearly 2 million species of plants and animals are known to science and experts say 50 times as many may not yet be discoveredBy Gary Strieker CNN (CNN) -- The complex web of life on Earth, what scientists call 'biodiversity,' is in serious trouble. 'Biodiversity includes all living things that we depend on for our economies and our lives,' explained Brooks Yeager, vice president of global programs at the World Wildlife Fund in Washington, D.C. 'It's the forests, the oceans, the coral reefs, the marine fish, the algae, the insects that make up the living world around us and which we couldn't do without,' he said. Nearly 2 million species of plants and animals are known to science and experts say 50 times as many may not yet be discovered"

BBC News | SCI/TECH | Growing threat to rare species

The South American marsh deer faces many threats (Photo: Mariano Gimenez Dixon)
BBC News SCI/TECH Growing threat to rare species: "Those listed as threatened to some degree number 11,046 plant and animal species, in almost all cases because of human activities. IUCN says this means that 24% of mammals and 12% of birds 'face a high risk of extinction in the near future'. The list includes 18,276 species and subspecies. About 25% of reptiles, 20% of amphibians and 30% of fish so far assessed are listed as threatened. Those listed as threatened to some degree number 11,046 plant and animal species, in almost all cases because of human activities. IUCN says this means that 24% of mammals and 12% of birds 'face a high risk of extinction in the near future'. The list includes 18,276 species and subspecies. About 25% of reptiles, 20% of amphibians and 30% of fish so far assessed are listed as threatened. "

Earth Faces 'Catastrophic Loss of Species'

Earth Faces 'Catastrophic Loss of Species': "Marine life The oceans were thought to be immune from the activities of man on land, but this is no longer true. Pollution, overfishing, loss of marine habitats and global warming have a dramatic impact on biological diversity. More than 100 species of fish, including the basking shark are on the red list of threatened speciesMarine life The oceans were thought to be immune from the activities of man on land, but this is no longer true. Pollution, overfishing, loss of marine habitats and global warming have a dramatic impact on biological diversity. More than 100 species of fish, including the basking shark are on the red list of threatened species"

Mass Extinction Underway | Biodiversity Crisis | Global Species Loss

Mass Extinction Underway Biodiversity Crisis Global Species Loss: " Nearly seven out of 10 of the biologists polled said they believed a 'mass extinction' was underway, and an equal number predicted that up to one-fifth of all living species could disappear within 30 years. Nearly all attributed the losses to human activity, especially the destruction of plant and animal habitats. "

Defending our Oceans | Greenpeace International

Defending our Oceans Greenpeace International: "Fundamental changes need to be made in the way our oceans are managed. This means that we must act to make sure that human activities are sustainable, in other words that they meet human needs of current and future generations without causing harm to the environment. Accordingly, governments must set aside 40 percent of our oceans as marine reservesFundamental changes need to be made in the way our oceans are managed. This means that we must act to make sure that human activities are sustainable, in other words that they meet human needs of current and future generations without causing harm to the environment. Accordingly, governments must set aside 40 percent of our oceans as marine reserves"