Confronting Global Warming
The impacts of global warming are already being felt in our region — intensified storms, floods and drought, increased wildfires, rising sea levels and shrinking snowpack. We need to take action now to curb global warming pollution and create a clean energy future.
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WHAT'S BEING DONE:
Working with partners across the region, the Pacific Regional Center is working to curb global warming, build a new energy future, and protect wildlife and our outdoor heritage for future generations. We work to advance state, regional, and federal policy solutions by:
- Passing Climate Legislation:
Passing federal legislation that caps our carbon emissions and provides funding for natural resources is the most important step we can take to protect wildlife. With the help of our state affiliates and local sportsmen partners, the Pacific Regional Center is building a groundswell of support for prompt legislative action on this issue. Find out what you can do to help!
- Training Communities:
The Gardener's Guide to Global Warming and Habitat Stewards trainings focus on global warming impacts that people see in their own backyards. Volunteers are trained to help others create and restore wildlife habitat and use sustainable gardening practices. By engaging communities in finding solutions to global warming at both a personal and policy level, we help educate, inspire and promote achievable solutions to this challenge. |
RESOURCES:
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Fact Sheets:
Helping Wildlife Survive Global Warming
A framework for wildlife managers.
The Need for an Aggressive Cap on Carbon Pollution
New science supports reducing carbon pollution that causes global warming as much and as quickly as possible.
Global Warming National Policy Solution: 2% Pollution Reduction Per-year
Find out what federal legislation could help us reduce greenhouse gas pollution 2% a year to effectively confront global warming.
Distributing Allowance Value Created by Cap and Invest Legislation
The Waterfowler's Guide to Global Warming
Help change the forecast for ducks. Full Report. (PDF-2.31 MB)
State Fact Sheets:
Washington
Global Warming Fact Sheet l Clean Energy Solutions
Oregon
Global Warming Fact Sheet l Clean Energy Solutions
California
Global Warming Fact Sheet l Clean Energy Solutions
Hawaii
Global Warming Fact Sheet l Clean Energy Solutions
Reports:
The Waterfowler's Guide to Global Warming (PDF-2.3 MB)
Find out what global warming means for the future of waterfowl. You can help change the forecast for ducks. Summary.
Pacific Northwest and Sea Level Rise (PDF-2.2 MB)
Investigates the potential impacts of sea-level rise on coastal habitats in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to raising awareness of the threat, this report has assisted coastal managers and other relevant decision-makers identify and implement strategies to minimize the risks. Summary.
Increased Flooding Risk: Global Warming's Wake-up Call for Riverfront Communities (PDF-2.20 MB)
In recent years, global warming has caused more heavy rainfall and flooding in the Pacific Northwest, illustrating the importance of protecting floodplain habitat and get people and communities out of harm's way.
Fish Out of Water (PDF-1.4 MB)
Global warming is a serious threat to the region's salmon and other cold-water fish -- and the economic, cultural, and ecological systems they sustain.
Great Wave Rising (PDF-1.5 MB)
Solutions for Columbia and Snake river salmon in the age of global warming.
The Gardener's Guide to Global Warming (PDF-1.6 MB)
Find out how gardeners can play an important role in reducting global warming.
Slideshows and Videos:
Salmon and Global Warming
From high mountain streams to broad rivers, to estuaries and the ocean, salmon are our “canary in the coalmine”, alerting us to the impact of climate change on the health of our entire ecosystem. An icon of the Pacific Northwest, salmon suffer seven distinct climate change impacts.
Green Industrial, Business and Career Expo 2008:
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