Defenders' Experts
Global Warming and Wildlife
There is no remaining scientific debate: humans are causing global warming and wildlife and ecosystems are suffering.
Congress Must Act
Congress must enact legislation that takes immediate steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This legislation must also include policy direction and long-term dedicated funding to safeguard wildlife and ecosystems from global warming’s impacts. Learn more >>
In June 2009, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. This historic legislation will allow the United States to fight global warming while developing a clean energy economy, and contains key provisions for natural resources adaptation that will safeguard wildlife and ecosystems from the dangers of climate change. The House vote is a step in the right direction, and the Senate will now begin its work on climate legislation to address the impacts of global warming.
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Impacts on Wildlife and Habitat
Global warming is one of the gravest threats facing wildlife today. Plants and animals are in real danger of falling victim because their habitat is changing too rapidly for them to keep up.
Solutions for Wildlife
Politicians, scientists, wildlife managers and you need to work together to find ways to halt global warming and reduce its impacts on ecosystems and wildlife.
Take Action
Your voice is needed to ensure our elected officials act now to address the climate change challenge and its impacts on natural resources and wildlife.
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