Is ‘threatened’ status of polar bears being held up for Chukchi oil & gas leases?

Wed, January 30, 2008 
Posted in Alaska News, Top Stories

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director Dale Hall was back before another congressional panel today answering questions about why a decision on whether to give polar bears a “threatened species” listing has been delayed.

Joel Southern, APRN - Washington, DC

 
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One Comment to “Is ‘threatened’ status of polar bears being held up for Chukchi oil & gas leases?”

  1. cas on February 1, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    Polar bears are so wonderful! It worries me when I see news stories like this one from the San Diego Zoo that shows cute video but can’t hide the fact that they are in trouble. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSnPZhGa39s

     

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