Six killed as snow and ice descends on Britain - Times Online

Avalanches in Scotland killed two climbers today and four people died in treacherous conditions on the roads as heavy snow and ice coated swaths of Britain.
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The avalanches came after climbers were warned that the rare extreme cold weather had raised the risk of landslides in Scotland's mountains. Surface hoar, a phenomenon rarely seen in the country, is thought to be responsible.

Matters to Contemplate: Is the planet doomed by a 'Climate Crisis?' Scientists disagree | rgj.com | Reno Gazette-Journal

An article in the November issue of "The Costco Connection" magazine features Gore and solutions for a "climate crisis."

To Costco's surprise, they were flooded with e-mails, phone calls and letters concerned about Costco taking a political stand on climate change.

The Connection's editor said they weren't promoting the global warming issue: ""» we underestimated the polarizing nature of featuring Mr. Gore on our cover and running his article on alternative energy," but were publicizing Gore's book: "Our Choice: A plan to solve the Climate Crisis."

December sunspots on the rise « Watts Up With That?

2009 is ending with a flurry of sunspots.

Congressional Candidate Schiffer Seeks Repeal on Carbon Dioxide Law

Paul Schiffer, Republican candidate for Congress in Ohio's 16th Congressional District, has already written legislation to repeal last Monday's decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calling carbon dioxide a "pollutant." Paul Schiffer pledged to introduce and fight for this repeal in January 2011 after being elected in November 2010.

"All life on earth depends on carbon dioxide. Plants breathe carbon dioxide as the lifeblood of plant growth. Animals cannot exist without plants for food. Carbon dioxide is a harmless, colorless, odorless part of the air that nourishes plants,” Schiffer said. “The EPA's decision makes as much sense as calling dihydrogen monoxide a pollutant."

Making the cut for 10:10: Adnams brewery | Environment | guardian.co.uk

From next year the brewer will also work with MBA students at the University of East Anglia, who will help monitor its emissions so that the company can report carbon emissions alongside its financial results.

- Bishop Hill blog - The East Anglia publication scheme

...the ecowarriors at Nature might do better to direct their ire at climatologists who flout the law rather than sceptics who are forced to use FoI to unearth the information that is being withheld.

Despite Disappointment, Climate Summit Marks High Point for Activist Movement | CommonDreams.org

An estimated 45,000 people attended the climate [swindle] negotiations.

["High point" is right: will 45,000+ people ever again attend negotiations based on an insane fear of carbon dioxide?]