Polar Bears Listed as Threatened Species in U.S.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 21:21 in Earth & Climate

The bears, which rely on Arctic sea ice, are now protected under the Endangered Species Act, but officials emphasize that the decision will not be used to determine U.S. climate policy.

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