Climate Change
Floods. Droughts. Heat waves. Massive storms.
Climate change isn’t currently just a threat to polar bears or the Arctic. It has a profound impact on people—with effects that will intensify unless we reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Change 101
What Is Climate Change?
A warming world has profound effects on the lives of its inhabitants.
Sea Ice Loss & Temperature Trends
A closer look at changes to Arctic sea ice shows an unsettling trend.
Status
Sea ice loss from climate change is the primary threat to polar bears.
FAQ
Our chief scientist, Dr. Steven Amstrup, responds to frequent questions and clears up myths and misconceptions about polar bears and climate change.
Human Interaction with Polar Bears
Hunting & Ecosystem
Changing a creature’s environment changes the way they live.
Disease
Polar bears are not very prone to disease, although there are some parasites.
Commercial Activity
Where there’s a chance for profit, there is activity.
Overharvesting
Once the gravest threat to the polar bear’s future, hunting is now carefully regulated.
It's not too late. Act now to effect change.
Your actions today will help prevent potentially catastrophic changes from taking place—not only helping polar bears, but also preserving the climate that has allowed humans to flourish.
