Climate Change
© MARIA STENZEL Climate Change Featured Image
The prospect of climate change has shifted the discussion across many disciplines. Greg Czarnecki, director of the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program, explores the emerging role of land conservation in addressing this mounting threat.
Climate Change and Conservation
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© Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources (Rusty Crayfish)
Effects of Climate Change on Aquatic Invasive Species
This ELI-authored EPA report considers the interactions of climate change and aquatic invasive species, analyzing the existing scientific literature on climate change's effects on AIS and considering provisions for adapting existing state AIS management plans.
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© David Moynahan (Climate Change and Florida Scrub Jays Featured Image)
Climate Change and Florida Scrub Jays
by Defenders of Wildlife
The potential impact of climate change on the threatened Florida scrub-jay was the subject of an analysis of scientific research by Defenders of Wildlife in 2007. -
© Wes C. Skiles (Climate Change and Manatees Featured Image)
Climate Change and Manatees
by Defenders of Wildlife
Researchers suggest that the increasing likelihood of larger and more frequent hurricanes from global warming raises the odds against manatees' survival. -
© JAMES L. STANFIELD (Climate Change and Chincoteague NWR Featured Image)
Climate Change and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
by Defenders of Wildlife
On Assateague Island, the potential effects of predicted sea-level rises due to global warming include loss some of habitat and negative impacts on roads, visitor facilities, and other infrastructure of this top tourist attraction. And that's if the pace is gradual. -
© David Moynahan (Climate Change and Ding Darling NWR Featured Image)
Climate Change and J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
by Defenders of Wildlife
The tides, salinity, and estuarine nutrient exchange on which almost all of the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge's plants and wildlife depend, are beginning to show the effects of global warming
More on Climate Change and Conservation
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Climate Change and American Lobsters
by Defenders of Wildlife
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Climate Change and Desert Tortoises
by Defenders of Wildlife
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Climate Change and Hawaiian Monk Seals
by Defenders of Wildlife
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Climate Change and Edith's Checkerspot Butterfly
by Defenders of Wildlife
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