Global warming blamed for deaths of mountaineers found buried in snow

'It's very hard to predict avalanches. Although I'm sure the three tried to forecast them, avalanches can occur very suddenly. But I think global warming, which melts ice, may have played a role,' he said.

The victims had separated to go ahead of the other four members of the expedition, which began the ascent on Sept 20.

After losing contact with the three early Wednesday, Mr Takahashi and other members went on a search and found their bodies buried in snow at an altitude of 6,000 metres, he said.

Canada: Nobody gives a shift

Well, the bad economic news has been unrelenting in recent weeks and there is no doubt public support for aggressive action on climate change has wilted in the face of this barrage. With ongoing woes across the border, plunging stock markets, escalating fuel costs and growing uncertainty about Canada's economic prospects, voter support for aggressive climate change action is weakening.