Polar bears face danger as sea ice melts and habitat shrinks
The Arctic icons rely on sea ice to hunt seals and survive. With ice loss accelerating since 30 years ago, polar bears face malnutrition and displacement. About 20 000 to 25 000 bears exist, mostly in North America, across five nations.
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Polar bears and energy: kids urged to act now
Experts say individual actions can help polar bears by reducing fossil fuel use. The guide suggests a school campaign, urging car idling reduction, biking to school, writing to representatives, and sharing knowledge with friends, family, and local businesses to influence energy choices.
Polar Bear Shrinking Ice Book at Library
At the library the book Polar Bear Shrinking Ice by Stephen Person is featured. Electronic links on the web offer related resources and help pages.
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Stephen Person
Ice floats keep oceans from freezing solid
The article explains why ice is less dense than liquid water and floats, allowing oceans to remain unfrozen. It notes that water molecules form rings when freezing and credits Marissa Krause of Polar Bears International for help.
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Marissa Krause
Polar Bears International
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