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Support Proposal to List Polar Bears As "Threatened"

Target: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Sponsored by: Defenders of Wildlife
Send in your public comment to support listing polar bears as a "Threatened" species!

Polar bears really need our help: according to government studies in recent months, more and more are starving to death, and more and more of their babies are dying before reaching adulthood. In fact, of polar bears studied between 1990 and last spring, only 25 cubs per 100 females survived. That's less than half the survival rate of polar bear cubs studied from 1967 to 1989!

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comments regarding the listing of polar bears as a "Threatened" species. In just 5 minutes, you can send in your public comment - just sign this petition.
deadline: 1-30-2008
goal: 50,000
 

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As an animal enthusiast and someone concerned about global climate change, I am writing today to voice my strong support for the proposal to list polar bears as "Threatened" under the Endangered Species Act.

As you know, at least five of the world's 19 polar bear populations are currently in decline from the complex effects of global warming. At this rate, the World Conservation Union (IUCN) is predicting a 30 percent reduction in polar bear numbers in the next 45 years.

In Alaska, we already see the effects of climate change, with the birth and survival rates of our polar bears plummeting as ice packs shrink and the bears' hunting opportunities become more limited.

As a global leader, the United States has an obligation to protect this majestic animal from extinction. Listing the polar bear alone isn't a solution. Any hopes for saving these animals should be coupled with a reduction greenhouse gas emissions to address the root cause of global warming. In addition, essential protections against harmful oil and gas drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Bristol Bay and other crucial habitat areas must be provided to ensure the survival of polar bears.

Thank you for considering my comments.
We signed the “Support Proposal to List Polar Bears As "Threatened"” petition!
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6:47 pm PST, Feb 23, Yria Garcia, Venezuela
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2:27 pm PST, Feb 23, Rosie Marks-crockett, United Kingdom
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1:56 pm PST, Feb 23, Shirley Lofton, Louisiana
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12:57 pm PST, Feb 23, Sandra Weston, Tennessee
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10:33 am PST, Feb 23, Suzie Gordon, New Hampshire
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10:14 am PST, Feb 23, Name not displayed, Connecticut
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8:25 am PST, Feb 23, Jane Gilbert, Canada
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7:17 am PST, Feb 23, Beth OHara, Maine
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5:26 am PST, Feb 23, Lynda Harding, United Kingdom
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12:19 am PST, Feb 23, Laurie Wolfe, Maryland
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11:11 pm PST, Feb 22, Lp Foong, Malaysia
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8:32 pm PST, Feb 22, Mick Gill, Australia
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4:54 pm PST, Feb 22, Julia Davis, Texas
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4:06 pm PST, Feb 22, Samantha Gunning, Canada
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1:18 pm PST, Feb 22, Sarah Zechmann, Austria
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8:25 am PST, Feb 22, Carly Chase, Maryland
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7:42 am PST, Feb 22, Ann V., Belgium
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3:08 am PST, Feb 22, Avril Kettle, United Kingdom
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9:50 pm PST, Feb 21, Caree Crossman, California
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3:56 pm PST, Feb 21, Liz Casey, Canada
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11:58 am PST, Feb 21, Kyra Milo, Florida
im so happy that they will survive!(hopefuly)
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11:25 am PST, Feb 21, Maureen Primerano, California
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11:08 pm PST, Feb 20, August Endsley, Texas
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8:56 pm PST, Feb 20, Arlene Finke, California
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9:01 am PST, Feb 20, Louis Bauer, New York
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10:59 pm PST, Feb 19, Crystal Whitfield, Texas
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10:07 pm PST, Feb 19, Brenda Moss, Utah
These animals only live in such a small area, they are already small in numbers. They are preditory animals and for that reason, humans shouldn't be living near them. They are endangeres already and deserve our protection.
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8:40 pm PST, Feb 19, Caroline Richardson, Florida
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6:57 pm PST, Feb 19, Angie Murphy, California
Once these animals are gone, they are gone for good. There is no turning back. They deserve to be here more than most people do, this is their world as much as ours. We are their voice...and we are the ones destroying them. How can we be so selfish? These animals are definently threatened creatures and beyond endangered! We are responsible, make the change!
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1:01 pm PST, Feb 19, Dory Spain, New Jersey
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12:44 pm PST, Feb 19, Jeffrey White, Wisconsin
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8:10 am PST, Feb 19, INGRID PEETERS, Spain
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6:31 am PST, Feb 19, Daniel Amon, South Carolina
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6:47 pm PST, Feb 18, Margaret Goederer, Ohio
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5:53 pm PST, Feb 18, Elizabeth Burlock, Canada
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8:15 am PST, Feb 18, Lisa R, Germany
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5:52 am PST, Feb 18, Geneviève Pieroni, France
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3:01 pm PST, Feb 17, Kirsten Reed, Australia
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10:30 pm PST, Feb 16, Jeremy Mosst, California
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1:33 pm PST, Feb 15, Carys Jones, Canada
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7:19 am PST, Feb 15, Henry Story, Georgia
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5:10 am PST, Feb 15, Jaylena Greenfield, Ohio
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7:13 pm PST, Feb 14, Megan Sparks, Pennsylvania
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12:31 pm PST, Feb 14, Indian Hat, United Kingdom
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10:40 am PST, Feb 13, Rajshree B, Mauritius
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10:21 am PST, Feb 13, Allison Davenport, Georgia