Threatened: Polar bears were designated as threatened Wednesday. The Endangered Species Act does not regulate greenhouse gases, which many say affect sea-ice habitat.
05.15.08
What polar bears get from new protected status
A recovery plan is ensured. But US includes caveats to safeguard oil and gas drilling.
Reporter Amanda Paulson discusses the US government's decision to list the polar bear as an endangered species.
Reporter Amanda Paulson
05.15.08
Cameroonian joins global quest for clean water
Tantoh Nforba promotes watershed preservation by education and example.
05.15.08
Barcelona floats creative solution to water crisis
This week, it began importing potable water by ship as part of a broader effort to meet needs. Its reservoirs are down to 20 percent capacity.
Reporter Lisa Abend talks about Spain's struggles with Barcelona's water shortage.
Reporter Lisa Abend
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05.14.08 US lists polar bears as threatenedWednesday’s designation is the first to list a species due to global warming threats. |
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05.14.08 In Colorado, an unlikely alliance against drillingPlans to open up a swath of wilderness are bringing hunters and environmentalists together – and reshaping state politics. Reporter Josh McDaniel discusses the growing opposition to gas extraction among Republicans in Colorado. Reporter Josh McDaniel |
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05.14.08 Will new resort imperil Grenada’s endangered dove?Next month, developers will start building a controversial resort in Mt. Hartman National Park, one of the Grenada dove’s last sanctuaries. Correspondent Colin Woodard talks about new development on Grenada threatening the endangered Grenada dove, the Caribbean island nation’s national bird. Correspondent Colin Woodard |
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05.13.08 Humor helps a rare bird survive in CambodiaConservationists’ gentle engagement with locals boosts the prospects for the Bengal Florican. |
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05.13.08 Burma’s opportunity now: Rebuild for a safer futureSimple remedies abound, experts say. But will the government act? Reporter Peter N. Spotts discusses the challenges faced by aid agencies in making sure that the right type of aid goes to the right people. Reporter Peter N. Spotts |
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