One of today’s most pressing environmental issues is the dwindling sea ice, the result of man-made global warming. In turn, the thinning Arctic ice has created new opportunities for oil companies to exploit the environment through offshore drilling. Previously, I wrote briefly about Shell’s expedition to the Arctic and strongly encouraged all my readers to sign the petition to put a stop to this catastrophe towards nature. When I found out that President Obama had banned all offshore drilling in the Arctic until 2022, I was delighted. Despite being on his final leg as the President of the USA, he continues to work passionately for others and passed this important ruling on Arctic oil drilling. The ban is not permanent, but it gives us more time to find new sustainable energy alternatives. It also gives the planet a chance to heal. As a Buddhist monk, I am not interested in politics. However, I am always happy to hear of actions that benefit others and I have great gratitude for President Obama’s decision to help our environment heal. I’ve reposted the article below along with a few videos about the Arctic. I’ve always felt it is important to keep ourselves informed […]