Polar Bears - Topic profile

"Polar bears have increased from a population of 5,000 in 1972 to between 20,000 and 25,000 today." "The petition marks the first time a healthy species would be considered at risk under the Endangered Species Act.." Polar bears caught in a heated eco-debate USA Today, 3-10-2008 http://tinyurl.com/5lgfra Their numbers have increased by 400% in less than 40 years. They are being used as a ...

(Stolen from Grimmlock) Earlier this morning, before I left Denver, I wrote a post about oil companies and their cronies fighting the new rules designed to protect polar bears. Little did I know when I was writing the post that one of those cronies would be picked as McCain's v.p. Yes, guess who else wants no protections for the polar bears? Sarah Palin: The ...

Quote: Earlier this morning, before I left Denver, I wrote a post about oil companies and their cronies fighting the new rules designed to protect polar bears. Little did I know when I was writing the post that one of those cronies would be picked as McCain's v.p. Yes, guess who else wants no protections for the polar bears? Sarah Palin:...

9 Polar Bears Observed on Risky Open Ocean Swims I was surprised to see this headline under "Business News" (anyone else think it's time to add a "Green" section on this Board?) 9 Polar Bears Observed on Risky Open Ocean Swims August 22, 2008 10:37 AM ET Associated Press Stocks mentioned in this article Saic Inc (SAI) Stock Quote, Chart, News, Add to Watchlist ...

Quote: Polar Bears Make Long, Risky Swims ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Nine polar bears were observed in one day swimming in open ocean off Alaska's northwest coast, an increase from previous surveys that may indicate warming conditions are forcing bears to make riskier, long-distance swims to stable sea ice or land. The ...

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Nine polar bears were observed in one day swimming in open ocean off Alaska's northwest coast, an increase from previous surveys that may indicate warming conditions are forcing bears to make riskier, long-distance swims to stable sea ice or land. The bears were spotted in the Chukchi Sea on a flight by a federal marine contractor, Science Applications ...

Polar Bears adapting to warmer weather? This article is painting this story as negative, but it sound more like these polar bears are doing what is needed to survive. But it is hard to tell as this point. Bears are very smart animals one must remember. Quote: 9 polar bears observed on risky open ocean swims By DAN JOLING, Associated Press Writer Thu ...

Advertisements [ ? ] It used to be a glacial home for polar bears but a section of London Zoo is to be given over instead to illustrating how climate change affects animals in the Australian Outback. The Mappin Terrace has been repopulated with 20 wallabies and four emus to demonstrate how difficult it is for animals to survive in the harsh, dry conditions ...

I've heard they also swim both ways.

What did you mean? I read it Exactly the same way. That's why I was explaining that there really isn't 'very much' there (as compared with the riduculous amount much we desire) and it wouldn't do Anything for you by Fall. You're looking at Fall of 2019. A drop in demand will bring down the price by Fall (it already has). Have you seen the Pickens Plan? __________________________ ...

ROTF, Orcas!

Originally Posted by articulett Myself, I prefer to have a more scientifically literate government--not a government lead by holier-than-thou ignorant red necks, their apologists, or people like you or mhaze. Boy, this is going to get really off topic, but this comment (to me) needs addressing. Like you, I too would love a very ...

Originally Posted by Alex Libman Everything should be privatized, and all polar bears should be private property. There's no risk of cows going extinct! Their population would be controlled by the free market (including non-profit safaris) in proportion to their usefulness to humanity. Occasionally reading JREF is like visiting ...

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