Feds designate polar bear habitat in Alaska
Friday, October 23, 2009 - 02:14
in Earth & Climate
The Obama administration said Thursday it is designating more than 200,000 square miles in Alaska and off its coast as "critical habitat" for polar bears, an action that could add restrictions to future offshore drilling for oil and gas.
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