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.
For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters. With a network of more than 2 million supporters, Defenders is an advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on Instagram @defendersofwildlife.
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