Protect Polar Bears from Extinction!

In as few as 50 years, America's polar bears could be gone.

New research by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) predicts dramatic declines in polar bear populations as global warming melts the Arctic sea ice these bears depend on for survival. It has never been so urgent to reduce global warming emissions and protect polar bears from extinction.

In light of these findings, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reopened a brief, two week comment period on its January 2007 proposal to list polar bears as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act.

No more delays or excuses - it's time to protect polar bears and their melting homes. Sign our petition to submit your official public comment urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect polar bears from extinction!

UPDATE: The comment period has just been extended to October 22nd - please sign and spread the word today!
To:
Rosa Meehan, Supervisor
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Marine Mammals Management Office
1011 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99503

Attn: Polar Bear Finding

As a supporter of Defenders of Wildlife 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.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has just published a series of reports predicting that melting Arctic sea ice due to global warming could result in polar bear population declines of two-thirds or more in the next 50 years.

In light of these dire – and in the USGS's own words, conservative – predictions, I strongly urge you to grant Endangered Species Act protections to polar bears immediately.

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.

The USGS's research underscores what we already know – global warming is real and is taking a devastating toll on polar bears. In order to save these magnificent animals, listing polar bears as threatened must be coupled with concrete steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to address the root cause of global warming. In addition, critical habitat for polar bears must be identified and protected. 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.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
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