September 07, 2007
* Scientists Predict Global Warming Kills 2/3rds of Polar Bear Populations by 2050

Press release: "Future reduction of sea ice in the Arctic could result in a loss of 2/3 of the world's polar bear population within 50 years according to a series of studies released today by the U.S. Geological Survey."

Related government websites and reports:

  • USGS New Polar Bear Finding Website

  • Climate Model Uncertainty and Executive Summary