- Bishop Hill blog - Politicians cause another food crisis

In essence, the demands of politicians (and farmers) have, once again, turned a food problem into a food crisis [by burning 40% of the US corn crop]

You would have thought that after the UN referred to biofuels as a "crime against humanity" there might have been at least a pause for thought. It seems, however, that pork barrel politics can win out over pretty much anything and the headlong rush to reduce the supply of food and to increase the supply of ethanol continues unabated.

Cold Water Could Have Been Factor in Post-Oozy Dolphin Deaths, Scientists Say | NOLA DEFENDER

unusually cold weather in 2010 is being considered as a factor that could have weakened the dolphins

Bega shivers as temperature plunges overnight - ABC South East NSW - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Record low temperatures for the year are being recorded in the New South Wales south east this morning.

India: Govt approves crop damage due to cold wave eligible for relief

The proposal was taken by the GoM upon requests from the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, which faced damage to rabi crops like wheat and pulses last year due to extreme cold weather.

BBC News - Cold weather kills three Kielder osprey chicks

Britain's wash-out summer has been blamed for the deaths of three out of six osprey chicks in Northumberland.