Burma (or Myanmar) finally makes the headlines

And it only takes 100,000 deaths for the Media to take real notice.

Last year, killer storms flooded India and Bangladesh. Burma is right next door. As I remarked back then, a huge part of the problem here is the massive amount of deforestation in Southeast Asia. Trees aren't just aesthetically pleasing; they also provide protection from the wind, absorb excess water, and prevent mudslides. Expect to see more of these disasters in Southeast Asia every year unless the trend is reversed.