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A US law firm known for its conservative advocacy is poised to join the political melee over the fate of the polar bear, vowing to sue the government if global warming is cited as a threat to the species.
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10 May 2008
Law firm joins political melee over polar bears
A Sacramento, California-based US law firm known for its conservative advocacy is poised to join the political melee over the fate of the polar bear, vowing to sue the government if global warming is cited as a threat to the species, a newspaper report said.
Law firm joins political melee over polar bears
A Sacramento, California-based US law firm known for its conservative advocacy is poised to join the political melee over the fate of the polar bear, vowing to sue the government if global warming is cited as a threat to the species, a newspaper report said.
01 May 2008
Researchers warn of record low Arctic sea ice in 2008
New University of Colorado calculations indicate the record low minimum extent of sea ice across the Arctic last September has a three-in-five chance of being shattered again in 2008 because of continued warming temperatures and a preponderance of younger, thinner ice.
Researchers warn of record low Arctic sea ice in 2008
New University of Colorado calculations indicate the record low minimum extent of sea ice across the Arctic last September has a three-in-five chance of being shattered again in 2008 because of continued warming temperatures and a preponderance of younger, thinner ice.
It's April, which means Norwegian Polar Institute biologists are out in the field working with bears. Find out more ...
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The expedition will be carried out between February and June 2009 by a small team of extremely experienced polar explorers, led by Pen Hadow. Find out more ...
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