Polar bears need sea ice to survive. Scientist Steven Amstrup has devoted his career to polar bear research and is definitive in calling for global action in reducing greenhouse gas emissions such as those outlined in the Paris climate accord. The U.S. is no longer party to the agreement. So now what?
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Steven Amstrup, chief scientist, Polar Bears International
- Statewide callers
Additional Resources:
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Sea Ice, Nature, And The Trump Budget (Huffington Post)
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A Reminder On International Polar Bear Day (Huffington Post)
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Churchill’s Polar Bears Are Finally Back On The Ice—And They’re Sending A Christmas Message (Huffington Post)
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
