Department of the Interior Lists Polar Bear as “Threatened” Species: A Big Success in the Long Fight Ahead
May 14, 2008 by KBOM
A Dwindling Species
In a landmark decision that makes a lot of us want to shout “Finally!”, the Department of the Interior announced this afternoon that the Polar Bear would be added to the list of “Threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act.
It’s about time! However, the oh-so-qualified Secretary of the Interior has done everything in his power to down-play the decision, stating that the decision should not be cause for more global warming “alarmism.”
Why the heck not, Mr. Kempthorne?
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