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Deadly Journey for Birds, Polar Bears Under Siege

Defenders of Wildlife

Dec. 10, 2010

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Stop a Deadly Journey for Birds

Attracted by the steady glow of lights, millions of birds are killed during their annual night migrations as they collide with communications towers and related structures. But many of the deaths could be prevented.

After years of urging by Defenders and our conservation partners, the Federal Communications Commission is finally undertaking an environmental review of its tower registration program -- and the agency needs to hear from you.

Take action now: Urge FCC officials to help prevent needless bird deaths and conduct a thorough review of communications structures.

Polar Bears Under Siege

Federal officials have announced the protection of more than 187,000 square miles of critical polar bear habitat (a vital move urged by Defenders and our supporters), but these Arctic icons are seeing their sea-ice habitat melt beneath them.

This week, Defenders released a new report that takes a look at the status of polar bears in Alaska and the ongoing threats posed by climate change. Sea Bear Under Siege: Polar Bears and Climate Change in Alaska offers a list of actions that -- if undertaken soon -- could be the key to saving the world's only marine bear.

Learn more about Sea Bear Under Siege on Defenders Blog.

Read "How Do You De-Oil a Polar Bear," Alaska Program Director Karla Dutton's post on Defenders Blog.

You can help these Arctic icons this holiday season -- and give a great gift at the same time. Adopt a polar bear for that someone special on your list and spread the joy of helping wildlife.

Decisive Move for Coastal Waters

The Obama administration announced an offshore drilling ban for portions of the Pacific, Atlantic and eastern Gulf of Mexico coasts. However, this welcome announcement leaves out fragile Arctic waters that could be devastated by a disastrous spill.

>>Learn more from Defenders Blog

Leaping Success!

The La Loma tree frog is getting a second chance at survival thanks to a Defenders-supported project. For the first time, the critically endangered amphibian was successfully bred in captivity, giving La Lomas new hope in the battle against a deadly disease.

>>Learn more from Defenders Blog.

Record-Breaking Year at Hatteras

With more than 150 sea turtle nests and 15 piping plover chicks surviving, it was a record year for wildlife in Cape Hatteras National Seashore -- even with record tourism numbers for the year.

>>Learn more about how Defenders is working to strike a balanced plan for Cape Hatteras wildlife and visitors.

Live From Cancun...

Just as frigid temperatures hit Defenders' headquarters this week, Noah Matson headed down to Cancun, Mexico -- but not for fun and sun on the beaches of the famous resort town.

As vice president of climate change and natural resources adaptation, Noah was there for international negotiations during the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

To prove he was diving deep into policy issues, rather than the warm Caribbean currents, Noah provided "live" up to the minute blog posts about the conference -- and the latest science on climate change -- on Defenders Blog.

Read Noah's posts from the Cancun Conference on Defenders Blog.

Adopt a sea turtle, polar bear or other animal this holiday season to help wildlife struggling with climate change and give a great gift for a loved one -- or even yourself!