New Report Highlights Need to Act Now to Protect Wildlife From Global Warming

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November 13, 2008 5:26 PM

CONTACT: Defenders of Wildlife-Erin McCallum, (202)772-3217

New Report Highlights Need to Act Now to Protect Wildlife From Global Warming
Defenders of Wildlife releases “Beyond Cutting Emissions: Protecting Wildlife and Ecosystems in a Warming World.”

WASHINGTON – November 13 – The new administration of President-elect Barack Obama heralds a new era for U.S. action to address the threat of global warming, and the effects that climate change is already having on America’s wildlife and natural places. A report released today by Defenders of Wildlife provides a roadmap for how the next administration can help America’s wildlife and ecosystems survive the impacts of global warming.

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Study: Earth May Freeze Worse Than Ice Age

Read this article carefully. Periodic oscillations in Eareth’s orbit have been ongoing throughout Earth’s history-resulting in dramatic climate shifts that include ice ages. This article states that Earth may head into a cold, icy more circular orbit from its current warmer more elliptical orbit over the course of the coming millenia. The article warns that this is not an excuse to deflect efforts at stopping global heating-and it also warns that politicos and industry denialists may try to utilize this study for exactly that. Watch for this!

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Study: Earth May Freeze Worse Than Ice Age

http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSTRE4AB6YG20081112

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Warmer Rivers Impacting Health of Salmon Populations

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” Our study has shown that high temperatures push certain sockeye
salmon stocks beyond their thermal window, resulting in
cardiovascular failure and death,”

“Farrell adds that the same concepts may be applied beyond salmon
management as another recent study co-authored by Farrell and
published in the journal Science has revealed similar findings for
fish and squid from the Atlantic Ocean.”
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Warmer Rivers Impacting Health of Salmon Populations

University of British Columbia
Public release date: 12-Nov-2008

Contact: Brian Lin
brian.lin@ubc.ca 604-822-2234

UBC study establishes formula for predicting climate change impact on
salmon stocks

University of British Columbia researchers have found a way to
accurately predict the impact of climate change on imperilled Pacific
salmon stocks that could result in better management strategies.

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Action Alert: WildEarth Gets Animated About Clean Water!

WildEarth Gets Animated About Clean Water!

WildEarth Guardians is fighting for permanent protection of the cleanest waters in the Southwest, using a little known provision of the Clean Water Act (called Outstanding Waters). In New Mexico, we’re supporting Governor Richardson in his mission to designate over 5,000 river miles as Outstanding Waters, ensuring their pristine quality forever (as well as the quality of the surrounding national forest).

Our efforts include the production of our first Wild Short-an animated film meant to inform you about clean waters and inspire you to act. Follow the link below to watch the film and sign our petition:

[http://ga4.org/ct/v7quhYM18XF-/]

You can help protect our clean waters in two ways: by sharing our Clean Water Video with your friends and family, and by donating today:

[http://ga4.org/ct/vpquhYM18XFJ/]

Each $20 donation helps preserve a mile of wild rivers across the West.

Check out our profile at Charity Navigator:

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WildEarth Guardians
505 988-9126
312 Montezuma, Santa Fe – New Mexico – 87501

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