Study shows link between GHG emissions and polar bear decline
The findings could help close a loophole that enables the government to avoid considering greenhouse gas emissions impacts on animals.
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The findings could help close a loophole that enables the government to avoid considering greenhouse gas emissions impacts on animals.
WASHINGTON (AFP) – Polar bears have long symbolised the dangers posed by climate change, as rising temperatures melt away the Arctic sea ice they depend upon for survival. But quantifying the impact of a single oil well or coal power plant on the tundra predators had eluded scientists, until now. A new report published in […]
Polar bears have long symbolized the dangers posed by climate change, as rising temperatures melt away the Arctic sea ice they depend upon for survival. But quantifying the impact of a single oil well or coal power plant on the tundra predators had eluded scientists, until now. A new report…
A new study has found a direct link between human-caused greenhouse gas emissions and the survival of polar bear cubs.
Polar bears rely heavily on the sea ice environment for hunting seals, travelling, mating and more. Read more at straitstimes.com.