Saturday, December 04, 2010

Expert says global warming could bring colder weather to Wales - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
Once started, the cooling process could be rapid. The last glaciation 10,000 years ago – possibly caused by the Gulf Stream responding to the melting of North America’s ice sheet – took just 30 or 40 years to create glaciers on Ben Nevis and Snowdon.

“It is conceivable that we could have glaciers on Snowdon in the next 40 years,” added Dr Hubbard.
Miss India Nicole Faria is the new Miss Earth - The Times of India
Faria, who was a model before she won the Miss India title, holds the cause of environment close to her heart. Her profile lists her desire to help conserve fossil fuels and natural resources. "Once I get back to Bangalore next week, I want to start a campaign for the cycle rickshaw," she said. "It not only creates jobs for the jobless, but will cut down pollution. I want to do my bit for global warming. Bangalore has lovely weather and it pains me to see air conditioners being used in cars and at homes."

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