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Tag: "Alaska"

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April 12th, 2009

EarthTalk: Why They Won’t Admit That Polar Bears Are In Trouble.

Dear EarthTalk: Some say that polar bears are going to disappear in 50 years, but Alaskan officials insist their populations are recovering. What’s the real story?
There is no doubt that polar bears are in serious trouble. Already on the ropes due to other human threats, their numbers are falling faster than ever as a [...]

Environment
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March 22nd, 2009

EarthTalk: On Aerial Wolf Hunting In Alaska.

Dear EarthTalk: What is aerial wolf gunning and why does Alaska governor Sarah Palin endorse the practice?
Aerial wolf gunning involves stalking and shooting wolves from low-flying planes and helicopters. The practice yields better results than traditional ground-based hunting since it allows hunters to cover lots of ground quickly and track prey from an unobstructed “bird’s [...]

Politics
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