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Polar Bears vs. Global Warming
Here are my results for the Quiz I found on www.Care2.com
Polar Bears vs. Global Warming: How Are Bears Faring?
Thanks for taking the quiz! Find out how you did below.
What is the biggest threat to polar bears caused by global warming?
- Warmer weather in the north that encourages more oil development in polar bear habitat9%
- Less snow so polar bears' camouflage is less effective1%
- CORRECT! - Loss of sea ice habitat, which makes it harder for bears to find enough food. Polar bears must hunt from sea ice for their food, primarily seals. As the ice disappears, bears are unable to hunt for the seals on which they depend.88%
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How is global warming impacting some polar bear populations?
- Fewer cubs are born or survive to become adults2%
- Many adults are increasingly skinny0%
- Bears are forced to swim longer and longer to find ice, from which to hunt for food9%
- CORRECT! - All of the above In a recent trip to the Hudson Bay,
National Wildlife Federation staff investigated reports of skinnier-than-normal polar bears. Sadly, there is already filmed footage of cubs dying of starvation.87%
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What fraction of the world's polar bears do scientists project we could lose by 2050?
- One-fourth4%
- One-half16%
- CORRECT! - Two-thirds The U.S. Geological Survey projects that two-thirds of polar bears will disappear by 2050. This dramatic decline in the polar bear population is occurring in our lifetime, which is but a miniscule fraction of the time polar bears have roamed the vast Arctic seas.31%
- Three-fourths47%
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What is the status of polar bears on the Endangered Species List?
- CORRECT! - Threatened The Secretary of the Interior listed the polar bear as threatened throughout the United States but is currently allowing oil and gas development in the polar bear's habitat in Alaska.34%
- Endangered34%
- They are not on the list30%
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BONUS: Which law already on the books can be used to fight global warming and help polar bears?
- Clean Water Act30%
- CORRECT! - Clean Air Act The Supreme Court rules that the Environmental Protection Agency has the authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon dioxide emissions.69%
Friday, January 6, 2012
organicconsumers -- Get GMOs Out of Organic Baby Food!
organicconsumers -- Get GMOs Out of Organic Baby Food!: Get GMOs Out of Organic Baby Food!
Tell the National Organic Standards Board to Reject Martek's Petition for Life'sDHA and Life'sARA!
Tell the National Organic Standards Board to Reject Martek's Petition for Life'sDHA and Life'sARA!
Stop Agent Orange Corn!
| No Agent Orange Corn! Tell the USDA Not to Approve New 2,4-D-Resistant GMO Crops | |
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ready to approve a new corn variety that is genetically modified by Dow Chemical to be resistant to the herbicide 2,4-D. This dangerous chemical was a major component of the herbicidal warfare program in Vietnam under the now infamous name of Agent Orange.
There is a large body of evidence indicating major health problems resulting from exposure to 2,4-D that include cancer, reproductive problems, neurotoxicity, and immunosuppression.
The first round of "RoundUp Ready" herbicide resistant crops only helped to breed super-weeds that are a nightmare to farmers. Urge President Obama and USDA Sec. Vilsack to protect America's farmers and our unborn children. Please take action by February 27, 2012, to stop new 2,4-D resistant genetically engineered crops!
Click the link below to send a letter to;
 President Barack Obama (D) |
| Secretary Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture |
| Administrator Gregory Parham, Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service |
Stop Agent Orange Corn!
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