Saturday, November 17, 2007

Thousands thought killed by Bangladesh Cyclone

Update on Bangladesh Cyclone

Bangladesh says that 1,595 people have been confirmed dead in the cyclone-hit south of the country, with the toll from the disaster expected to rise further. Bangladesh said Saturday that 1,595 people had been confirmed dead in the cyclone-hit south of the country, with the toll from the disaster expected to rise further.

"We have so far confirmed 1,595 deaths and still more are coming in," said Salina Shahid of the relief and disaster management ministry control room.

Officials have said they expect "thousands" of bodies to be recovered over the coming days as relief workers reach badly hit areas.

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See the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report - Draft copy released 16th November 2007.

It really does make the evidence look beyond sensible doubt. There will always be the ostrich brigade with their heads in the sand and sadly, they will contribute to climate change through their gasps of disbelief at facts.

More than ever, we need to make people aware that global warming must be addressed in our daily lives and we must reduce co2 emissions.

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