Shanghai shivers in cold snap

"There is an increase of patients after a few days of continuous cold weather," said Zhang Mili from Ruijin Hospital. "The elderly and those with cardiovascular problems should take extra care."

Fundraisers throw their hats into the ring for cold alarms - Scotsman.com News

HATS of all shapes and sizes were pulled from cupboards, bought or created as hundreds of people came out in support of an Evening News-backed campaign to raise money for potentially lifesaving cold alarms.
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Supporters paid just £1 in order to wear a hat for the day, knowing that their contributions to the charity would help buy the life-saving alarms which alert elderly people if temperatures in their homes are dropping to life-threatening levels.

Many pensioners die every year from cold-related illnesses because they feel unable to turn on their heating for fear of the cost of using it.

HSBC survey reveals alleged global-warming concerns

METTAWA -- When it comes to ecology, HSBC Holdings, the London-based global banking giant, is not just paying lip service.

Its new North American headquarters in Mettawa, which opened in July, has become a showcase for the company's ecological initiatives. The $100 million, 560,000-square-foot building collects roof water for flushing toilets, uses drought-resistant landscaping to reduce water usage, and buys electricity from non-carbon-emitting sources including wind farms.

Wednesday, HSBC unveiled the results of a climate-change survey, part of an ambitious $100 million, five-year partnership with the Climate Group, Earthwatch Institute, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and others to spearhead efforts to help protect the environment.

Despite the economic crisis, climate change is a major concern among Americans, according to the company. A clear majority of Americans want to see their government take action to cut carbon footprints, rather than haggling on concessions in talks with other countries.