It has been just announced that the Department of Interior – one day short of the court mandated deadline – has decided to list the polar bear as an endangered species due to declining arctic sea ice.
The polar bear is the first species to be so listed as a result of climate change.
Expect to hear much bluster from Senator Inhofe and his marketing experts. Kudos to the DOI for finally making the decision and acting appropriately.
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