Defenders of Wildlife released today a Field Guide to Climate Change to mark Earth Day 2018. The online guide is a map of North America showcasing more than 50 species impacted by climate change, with fact sheets describing the species and how it is currently affected by our warming planet.
Defenders has also translated 12 of the fact sheets into Spanish.
Aimee Delach, senior climate change policy analyst for Defenders of Wildlife, issued this statement:
“On Earth Day, it is important to acknowledge that climate change is one of the greatest threats facing people and wildlife today. This is not some distant danger; changes are happening right now and species are already facing the effects.
"Defenders of Wildlife’s new interactive guide allows users to learn about species impacted and the variety of ways that climate change is manifesting—from habitats flattened by hurricanes, to diseases flourishing in warmer temperatures, to food sources disappearing. It is important that we educate ourselves about what is happening to our planet so we can all be part of the solution. Ignoring climate change won’t make it go away."
Multimedia: Our “Field Guide to Climate Change” is an interactive map of North America and the Western Hemisphere that identifies more than 50 species currently impacted by climate change.
Defenders of Wildlife is celebrating 75 years of protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.2 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife heritage for generations to come. For more information, visit defenders.org/newsroom and follow us on Twitter @Defenders.
