Trouble in the Tropics

Mangrove loss 'left Burma exposed' Mangrove deforestation in Burma left coastal areas exposed to the full fury of Cyclone Nagris, a top politician suggests.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/7385315.stm

Tropic's insects 'face extinction' Many tropical insects could face extinction by the end of this century due to rising temperatures, scientists say.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/7384807.stm