The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released their proposed
Climate Change Strategy marking a positive first step in
protecting species from the threats caused by a warming world.
The Service says that the plan will “help guide the Fish and
Wildlife Service’s response to impacts such as changing wildlife
migration patterns, the spread of invasive species, changing
precipitation patterns and rising sea levels.” It is a strong
recognition by the administration of the scientific concensus
that human activity is changing the climate system and that the
effects on plants, fish and wildlife will be drastic if left
unchecked. The framework for the pioneering plan has 3 elements:
- Adaptation- Limiting the effects of warming on species through
habitat restoration and similar projects. - Mitigation- Reducing
CO2 levels in the atmosphere to limit the rate at which warming
occurs. - Engagement-Greater public and private involvement
worldwide in seeking solutions to help wildlife cope with
climate change. To learn more ab