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Reasons to Conserve
Use the following links for different perspectives:
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Environmental Impacts:
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The 20th century's last two decades were the
hottest in 400 years and possibly the warmest for several
millennia.
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2007 tied the record for being the hottest
year.
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Montana’s Glacier National Park now has 27
glaciers, versus 150 in 1910.
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In the Northern Hemisphere, thaws come a week
earlier in spring and freezes begin a week later.
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Ice now covers 15 percent less of the Arctic
Ocean than it did 20 years ago.
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Retreat of glaciers affects the availability of fresh water for
irrigation and domestic use, mountain recreation, animals and
plants that depend on glacier-melt, and in the longer term, the
level of the oceans. |
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Last Modified:
05/01/08
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