Polar Bears on the Endangered Species List

Polar Bears on the Endangered Species List

The U.S. government has proposed listing polar bears as threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Act because the animals' sea ice habitat is melting. Learn about polar bears, bookmark photos and videos, share your opinion... [more]

The U.S. government has proposed listing polar bears as threatened with extinction under the Endangered Species Act because the animals' sea ice habitat is melting. Learn about polar bears, bookmark photos and videos, share your opinion about the proposal in the blog, or learn about the implications of adding Polar Bears to the list.

So you're shopping and have a choice between Sweater A, and Sweater B, the one that saves polar bears. This so-called "embedded giving" where you buy something and part of the money goes towards a charity has become quite popular, especially during the holiday season, but did you ever stop to think if the polar bears are really getting the money? Some companies sell items saying that a "portion" or "share" goes to a charitable organization...  
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