Defenders' Experts
Global Warming Solutions
From a single person to
the halls of Congress, we all have a responsibility to do our part to stop
global warming.
Things You Can Do to Protect Wildlife
The best thing you can do is get informed and then spread the word.
- Simple, inexpensive ways you and your town can help
- Get informed - See what Congress and the Administration are doing to combat global warming.
- Make your voice heard! - Use our information and tools to make an impact!
Solutions for Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife recognizes that while we need to act to stop global warming, we also need to help animals adapt to the effects of global warming.
Legislative Priorities
Defenders is advancing legislation to help reduce the impacts global warming will have on wildlife and habitat. Learn more >>
Reports and Publications
Defenders' 2008 report, Beyond Cutting Emissions, addresses the urgent need to make wildlife and natural resources more resilient to global warming and provides a roadmap for how the Obama Administration can work with Congress to help America’s wildlife and ecosystems survive the impacts of global warming.
Read this and our other publications >>
Expert Testimony on Wildlife and Global Warming
Defenders of Wildlife staff testify before Congress to explain the issues affecting wildlife and habitat in the face of climate change.
- Planning for a Changing Climate and its Impacts on Wildlife and Oceans - testimony of Jamie Rappaport Clark at a 2008 House of Representatives hearing
- Global Warming and Wildlife Protection - testimony of Jamie Rappaport Clark at a 2007 Senate hearing
Saving Tropical Forests to Mitigate Global Warming
Tropical forests capture huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it. We're at the forefront of advocacy efforts to stop tropical deforestation. We are working in coordination with major U.S. companies and environmental organizations. Learn more >>
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