[Maybe carbon dioxide didn't cause this particular plane crash?] - NYTimes.com

Investigators are looking into whether inconsistent speed measurements could have played a role in the crash. The sensing system includes a part called a Pitot tube, which was what Airbus recommended replacing. The tubes are vulnerable to icing in cold weather, which the plane, flying through severe thunderstorms, could have experienced.

SF Environmental Policy Examiner: Global warming and the media agenda

Lastly, it is very convenient for politicians to talk and even legislate about global warming, because the results will not be apparent during their political careers. Hence, they can receive credit for taking action (any action?), but will never be judged on whether that action was correct or not. It doesn't get much better for politicians. 'My grandchildren will thank your grandchildren' is guaranteed to put a smile on a politician's face.

So when lobbyists, scientists, the media and politicians consistently get rewarded for keeping an issue in the public eye, it's time to drag out one of the best song titles of all time--Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks get the credit for "How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away?"

Global warming and a tale of two planets - Telegraph

Kofi Annan claims that global warming is already "killing 300,000 people a year". The situation looks a little different in the real world, says Christopher Booker.