================================================= The pines are abundant, and widespread. Does that mean they’re doin’ just fine? ——————————- “A crucial implication of these patterns is that broad geographic ranges and high abundances provide no guarantee of stability in range or abundance under altered climate regimes of the future.” “Å the unprecedented rates of… Continue reading
————————————- “They say, reluctantly, that a time may come to stop trying to save certain salmon runs because their home streams will be too warm.” ————————————- The Oregonian (Portland, Oregon, US0 Sunday, January 06, 2008 Warming could fry salmon The region’s signature fish can’t survive in warm waters; they’re already… Continue reading
————————- “This is not the first time that Penans involved in anti-logging activity have disappeared under mysterious circumstances.” “More recently palm oil plantations have increased pressure on the forests.” —————— http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0103-borneo_hance.html Rainforest chief killed in Borneo for his opposition to logging Jeremy Hance, mongabay.com January 3, 2008 Keleasu Naan, a… Continue reading
ALSO SEE:www.ubs.com/greenhouse UBS to launch “climate change derivatives†index By Paul J Davies Financial Times of London The first derivatives index designed to track the greenhouse effect is set to be launched in coming days by UBS, allowing investors to bet on the combined impact of carbon emissions and rising… Continue reading