Class Year
2010
Document Type
Feature
Publication Date
Spring 2008
Abstract
Listing the polar bear as a threatened species is the predominant manner in which protection and preservation of the Arctic habitat might be achieved. The U.S. Geological Survey issued a final report on the status of the polar bear on September 7, 2007. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, however, has missed its deadline to list the polar bear as a threatened animal. As a result, three non-profit conservation groups sued the Bush Administration on March 10, 2008, requesting that the court require the agency to comply with the timeline for completing the listing process.
Recommended Citation
Shields, Tim P. “Using the Polar Bear Framework to Protect the Arctic Habitat.” Sustainable Development Law and Policy, Spring
