Warning on cost of climate change (Canberra Times) Climate change could wipe billions of dollars from Australia's economy, as wheat crops are hit by rising temperatures and lower rainfall, new research shows. [News Source]

‘Hope for coral’ as oceans warm. Some coral reefs may be able to adapt to rising ocean temperatures, a consequence of global climate change. [News Source]

Revolution! Britain embraces the bicycle. Britain is in the grip of a cycling revolution as clogged roads, concern at global warming caused by air pollution and the quest for improved fitness persuade millions to opt for pedal power. [News Source]

Climate change ‘to cost billions.’ Soaring temperatures and declining rainfalls caused by climate change could wipe a billion dollars a year off Australia's wheat industry within 30 years. [News Source]

Business chiefs press for tougher curbs on greenhouse gases . Business leaders yesterday urged Tony Blair to impose tougher limits on greenhouse gas emissions from UK industry. [News Source]

Survey: Most sportsmen fear global warming. A National Wildlife Federation survey of U.S. sportsmen shows most say global warming is an urgent problem that needs immediate action. [News Source]

Study: Global warming threatens Florida. A study of nine Florida coastal areas suggests many bays and estuaries will be inundated by 2100 due to sea-level rise from global warming. [News Source]

Animals lose sleep over environment. Animals are losing sleep and shedding pounds over climate change, according to a new study by Italian scientists. [News Source]

Oscillation linked to increase in hurricanes. In thinking about why we've seen such a rash of severe hurricanes hitting the United States in recent years, one phenomenon to consider is the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation. [News Source]

U.S. science panel sees big problems if Indian Point reactors are closed. Closing the Indian Point nuclear reactors would make electricity more expensive, leave New York more vulnerable to natural gas shortages and add to pollution that causes global warming, according to a report. [News Source]

Scientists list hurdles to replacing Indian Point. Closing the Indian Point nuclear power plants would be costly and difficult, but it could be done if the state and power companies moved quickly and built big, new facilities, a group of scientists said yesterday. [News Source]