Saturday, July 7, 2007

Maybe it's Not Global Warming

Gene discovery may solve childhood asthma puzzle

The link between the gene and the disorder is so strong that scientists may have a complete understanding of what causes asthma within three years, predicts the team leader, British respiratory physician William Cookson.
From News.com (Australia)

“The leaders in our low-income communities have seen the ties between asthma and global warming,” Chairman Markey continued. “Global warming and clean energy are not just environmental issues, but economic and human rights issues as well.”

Edward J. Markey (D-MA) Chairman
House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming
May 22, 2007