Climate change: Tropical heat | Editorial | Comment is free | The Guardian

New research suggests the relatively low rise in temperature in the tropics will still lead to devastating rates of extinction
...Since the tropical regions provide habitats for the greatest richness of species, the losses will be greater.

KELOLAND.com | Tourism's Harsh Winter Months

KEYSTONE, SD - Tourism is an integral part of the Black Hills economy. The only problem is the large crowds only come in the heat of summer. When the leaves blow away, so do the tourists. In fact, one community nearly shuts down for the winter.

Climate-friendly recipes | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall | Food | Life and style | The Guardian

Climate change affects us all. And we can all do something in the kitchen, however small, to make a cumulative difference

Q&A: Cancún COP16 climate talks | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Figueres believes a single, definitive and all-encompassing deal is unlikely to happen in her lifetime.

Civil society finds a voice at China climate talks | Jonathan Watts | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Perhaps unsurprisingly, another proposal to launch foam in the shape of CO2 into the air was flatly refused. The authorities warned that anything entering the space above the conference centre would be shot down by security forces.