Polar Bears Are Threatened by the Effects of Climate Change

The rapid warming of the Arctic caused by climate change is negatively affecting polar bears. This research proposes an accurate method of predicting polar bear population abundance under climate change. This will aid with proactive conservation measures. York's Knowledge Mobilization Unit prov...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Thiemann, Gregory, Molnár, Péter K., Derocher, Andrew, Lewis, Mark A.
Format: Other/Unknown Material
Language:unknown
Published: 2010
Subjects:
Climate Change
Arctic
Climate change
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10315/29197
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Summary:The rapid warming of the Arctic caused by climate change is negatively affecting polar bears. This research proposes an accurate method of predicting polar bear population abundance under climate change. This will aid with proactive conservation measures. York's Knowledge Mobilization Unit provides services and funding for faculty, graduate students, and community organizations seeking to maximize the impact of academic research and expertise on public policy, social programming, and professional practice. It is supported by SSHRC and CIHR grants, and by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. kmbunit@yorku.ca www.researchimpact.ca

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