Polar bears face survival threat as Arctic sea ice melts
The article explains polar bears rely on sea ice for hunting seals and fat storage, with habitat confined to the Arctic. Since 2008 the U S Fish and Wildlife Service lists them as threatened, ice loss accelerates, threatening 20 000 to 25 000 bears across five nations. Experts warn climate change could wipe them out by 2100 without action.
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Helping polar bears and taking energy action
Experts say people can do a lot to help polar bears by reducing fossil fuel use. Actions include starting school campaigns, encouraging car idling bans, biking to school, writing to representatives, and spreading awareness to influence energy choices.
Polar Bear Resources and Library Selections
Resources On the Web links for polar bears include bit.ly/MPpolarbears and bit.ly/MPhelpbears. At the library a titled work is Polar Bear Shrinking Ice by Stephen Person, highlighted for study.
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Polar bears lunch with ice bergers joke
Paul asks what polar bears eat for lunch and Penny replies with ice-bergers. The Mini Page credits Marissa Krause, program manager for Polar Bears International, for help with this issue.
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