Record-low temperature experienced Sunday morning - South Dakota
Aberdeen residents experienced a record-low temperature of 22 degrees this morning.Europe's carbon tax set to deal big blow to shipping - The National
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He said temperatures that low are usually experienced after the second week of October. The previous record-low temperature of 26 degrees was recorded in 1983.
The global shipping industry is facing controversial emissions charges similar to those dogging global airlines as the European Commission draws up harsh new environmental regulations.Quebec cardiologist missing in deadly Nepalese avalanche - World - CBC News
Such a move would drive up shipping costs at a time when the industry is struggling to make a profit against the effects of the euro crisis, a downturn in Chinese manufacturing, already high fuel costs and a chronic over-capacity of ships.
Many climbers have also warned in recent years that climbing conditions have deteriorated and risks of accidents have increased due to global warming.
Veteran mountain guide Apa, who has climbed Mount Everest a record 21 times, travelled for months across Nepal earlier this year campaigning about the effects of global warming on the mountain peaks.
He told The Associated Press the mountains now have considerably less ice and snow, making it harder for climbers to use ice axes and crampons on their boots to get a grip on the slopes.
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