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eNews: Will Wildlife Survive Global Warming?; Wolverine's Return

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Will Wildlife Survive Global Warming?

This week, the Senate began debate on one of the most important pieces of legislation in recent memory: the first truly comprehensive global warming bill -- known as the Climate Security Act (S. 3036). But a harmful amendment offered by Sen. Bob Corker (TN) would eliminate crucial funding to help wildlife survive the devastating effects of a changing climate. Urge your Senators to oppose the Corker amendment and strengthen and pass the Climate Security Act.

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Wolverine's Return

It took a lot of chicken from the supermarket, but it was money well spent to track down one of the rarest animals in the U.S. In the remote reaches of Tahoe National Forest researchers, used deer carcasses and nailed raw chicken to trees to capture an image of a wolverine in California -- the first of its kind seen in the state since 1922. But does this rare relative of the weasel stand a chance? Federal officials have refused to protect the few hundred remaining wolverines in the U.S. And as global warming rapidly changes their habitat, the future of these already rare animals remains uncertain.Read More from Bloomberg.com

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Landmark Listing Falls Short

Last month’s listing of the polar bear as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act marked the first time wildlife was listed primarily due to global warming. But the listing came with a major caveat. A proposed rule would essentially leave the struggling bears without new safeguards to ensure their survival -- allowing Big Oil to continue to invade vital polar bear habitat like Alaska’s Chukchi Sea.Defenders and our partners have put federal officials on notice that we intend to challenge the new rule, and force the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to take real action to protect polar bears from vanishing habitat and climate change.

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Wildlife Updates

Warming & WaterThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking steps to address the clean water challenges posed by global warming. The Agency’s National Water Program Strategy: Response to Climate Change strives to identify the impacts of a changing climate on water quality. Visit EPA’s website to find out more about the strategy that could help keep our waterways clean for sea otters, manatees and other marine life.>>Learn MoreMexican Top 40Our very own Juan Carlos Cantú has spent many years advocating for wildlife in Mexico. His tireless efforts have helped protect sea turtles, jaguars, parrots and other imperiled animals. Last month, the magazine Mexican Leaders recognized Juan Carlos as one of the countries top leaders in environmental conservation.>>Read More about Juan Carlos's Work Trash Talk Defenders has partnered with Alaska Department of Fish and Game and local garbage company Alaska Waste to promote "Safe Neighborhood, Wild Bears.” So far, the program has placed nearly 200 bear-resistant containers in neighborhoods where bears roam, keeping curious bears and people safe.>>Learn More

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Justice for Wildlife

For Foster City, California seventh-grader Hallie Cohen, the plight of imperiled wildlife holds a special place in her heart. “I feel that I must do my part to be part of the solution and preserve our wildlife and their habitats for our future,” she said. Last month, Hallie turned her words into action. As part of her class Tzedakah research project on non-profit organizations, she sung the praises of wildlife and those who protect it. "Tzedakah means justice in Hebrew,” Hallie explained, “and Defenders of Wildlife means justice for those animals who need it most."As part of the project, Hallie and her classmates raised a pool of funds for several of the organizations that the students researched, including more than $1,500 for Defenders programs. "Defenders of wildlife really stood out for me,” said Hallie. “I found a group of people who were dedicated to protecting our wildlife and saving endangered species."

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PenguinsTheir flipper-like wings can’t get them off the ground, but penguins ‘fly’ through the water in spectacular fashion. Unfortunately, rising temperatures are taking a toll on the icy regions that penguins like the emperor call home. Less ice means less habitat and the loss of critical food, such as shrimp-like krill, which depend on polar ice to reproduce.

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Thinking about repaving that patio? Permeable paving materials help improve water quality by allowing water to slowly flow into the soil below and keeping polluted runoff from reaching sensitive rivers, lakes and bays. Some communities even have rebate programs to help cover the costs.Read more from the washingtonpost.com Have an Enviro Tip to share?E-mail us!

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