Dalai Lama appeals for action on Global Warming to save the World - Independent

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The Buddhist leader praises Greta Thunberg and urges followers to act for the good of the planet in new book Removed from bookmarks I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice The Dalai Lama has made an appeal to the world to do more

to tackle the climate crisis in a new book published today.

The Buddhist leader, who has more than 500 million followers across the world, praised Greta Thunberg and other young climate strikers for leading the charge in calling for tougher measures to tackle global heating.

In his book, he also writes that “Buddha would be green” and he would “certainly be connected to the campaign to protect the environment”.

“Speaking for myself, I have no hesitation in supporting initiatives related to environmental protection, because threats to our environment imperil our very survival,” he writes.  

“This beautiful blue planet is our only home. It provides a habitat for unique and [...]



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