Hurricanes and Avian Flu

Two interesting science pieces from the NY Times (both in .pdf format):

Experts Confront Hurdles in Containing Bird Flu: "With Thai and international experts confirming the first probable human-to-human transmission of a virulent strain of avian influenza in this country, public health officials around the world are facing major hurdles as they try to prepare for a possible pandemic."

Global Warming Is Expected to Raise Hurricane Intensity: "Global warming is likely to produce a significant increase in the intensity and rainfall of hurricanes in coming decades, according to the most comprehensive computer analysis done so far."