Could global warming weaken hurricanes? (USA Today) Tuesday's article about the latest research into the connection between global warming and hurricanes has been drawn lots of comments, as do most of our stories about climate change. Readers seem irked that this study contradicts several earlier studies that... [News Source]

Climate change sceptics say it’s hard to get heard (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News) Sceptics of the seriousness of global warming complained on Wednesday of not being heard by the public or policy makers while warning governments to take a second look at the scientific consensus on climate change. [News Source]

Security Council debates climate change (Los Angeles Times) Some members object, saying the U.N. panel is overreaching its expertise and authority; others argue that global warming threatens peace. UNITED NATIONS — The Security Council held its first debate about climate change Tuesday, an issue not usually considered within its international-security scope. [News Source]

Global Warming: Wind Shear Lessens Hurricanes (CBS 4 Miami) Global warming could increase a climate phenomenon known as wind shear that could lessen the strength of Atlantic hurricanes, a potentially positive result of climate change, according to new research. [News Source]

Minister denies ‘dropping ball’ on climate change (Mail and Guardian) Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk has rejected a claim he is doing nothing concrete about climate change, saying plans by the government to deal with the threat of global warming are well in hand. [News Source]

Govt ‘is working’ on climate change (iafrica.com) Environment Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk has rejected a claim he is doing nothing concrete about climate change, saying plans by government to deal with the threat of global warming are well in hand. [News Source]

Security Council debates climate change (Los Angeles Times) Some members object, saying the U.N. panel is overreaching its expertise and authority; others argue that global warming threatens peace. UNITED NATIONS — The Security Council held its first debate about climate change Tuesday, an issue not usually considered within its international-security scope. [News Source]

Demonstrators gather for Step It Up global warming protests (Daily Vidette) NEW YORK (AP) - Americans worried about climate change gathered Saturday on ski slopes and in cities for a nationwide day of demonstrations aimed at drawing attention to global warming. More than 1,300 events were organized in every state under the banner Step It Up 2007 to push Congress to require an 80 percent cut in carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. [News Source]