Biomass for fuel could damage furniture industry

The report also explains how the biomass subsidy is having a negative economic impact within the UK furniture industry. Following the introduction of biomass subsidies, wood prices have risen by 55.1 per cent over the past 5 years, having a significant impact on furniture production margins.

Climate change threatens to make polar bears dangerous; action needed:scientist - Winnipeg Free Press

While starving adult males have been known to prey on younger polar bears on occasion, what's new is the killing of small bears when the older predator is still fairly healthy.

Bangladesh:  Cold wave grips nation

Bone-chilling cold and thick fog hit the people hard, especially in the north, yesterday claiming at least three more lives raising the toll to nine in the last two days.

Hundreds, mostly children and the elderly, are suffering form different cold-related diseases due to this spell.