Oxfam recruits celebrities for climate change game

LONDON - Oxfam has today launched a 'Climate Challenge' game to raise public awareness of climate change and what can be done to tackle it.

The Climate Challenge, created by Monterosa Productions, features actors Gael Garcia Bernal, Mackenzie Crook, David Tennant and Ashley Jensen, who answer climate questions under the control of the online player.

NASA scientist frets public's belief in 2012 'doomsday scenarios': NPR

Morrison writes a column called "Ask an Astrobiologist" on NASA's Web site. Some years ago, he started receiving questions from people genuinely worried about what may happen in 2012.

The questions aren't as funny as you might think. "I've had three from young people saying they were contemplating committing suicide," says Morrison. "I've had two from women contemplating killing their children and themselves. I had one last week from a person who said, 'I'm so scared, my only friend is my little dog. When should I put it to sleep so it won't suffer?' And I don't know how to answer those questions."   [Via Climate Depot]

Blah, blah, blah: Global warming will bring killer heat, floods and storms to Britain - Telegraph

Heatwaves that kill thousands, tropical-style storms and widespread flooding could be regular features of Britain’s climate within a generation if global warming is not checked, according to the Met Office.
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In some parts of the far north of Europe, temperatures could rise by up to 18F (10C), melting the permafrost and wiping out endangered animals and bird species.

China coal price rises on demand, snow disruption - The China Post

The heaviest snowfalls in a century in some regions in northern China have affected about 7.6 million people in seven provinces and caused damage estimated at 4.5 billion yuan, according to the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Snowstorms trapped thousands on frozen highways and affected fuel deliveries.