The UN secretary-general message on Africa Day « Database of Press Releases related to Africa

Climate change has emerged as a new threat to African development. If we work hard, and agree on deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, we can avoid some of the worst consequences — but not all of them. That is why we must also support adaptation, especially for the poor, who will suffer first – and worst. Most of all, we need leadership and commitment at the highest level to seal a deal at climate negotiations in Copenhagen in December.

Ex-BBC science man slams corp: 'Evangelical, shallow and sparse' • The Register

The BBC's environmental coverage has come under fire from a former science correspondent. Award-winning author and journalist David Whitehouse says the corporation risks public ridicule - or worse - with what he calls "an evangelical, inconsistent climate change reporting and its narrow, shallow and sparse reporting on other scientific issues."

Differing points of view - Northumberland Today - Ontario, CA

The question was raised: "While global warming is an obvious reality, do we know for sure that the main cause is man-made green house gasses, or are we seeing the result of thousands of years of natural climatic change?"

I almost burst out laughing when [Gwynne Dyer] said his scientific friends are telling him that in a few years science will be able to control natural phenomenon.