Why can't we save polar bears by moving them to Antarctica? Learn why the risks of relocation far outweigh the benefits.
Although it sounds like an easy solution, the risks of relocating polar bears from the Arctic to Antarctica far outweigh the benefits
Hey educators — our free "Integrated STEM – Polar Bear Math & Science" unit integrates math w/ polar science in K-12 education & demonstrates how scientific questions can give rise to mathematical questions. Discover the intersection between math & polar bear science! pbears.org/integratedstem
Integrating mathematics with polar science in K-12 education, we demonstrate how scientific questions can give rise to mathematical questions
"According to a new study by [Polar Bears International], other nonprofits & multiple universities, if...temps rise 2°C above preindustrial levels, the Hudson Bay population will experience a localized extinction as soon as the next decade" @sierraclub.bsky.socialwww.sierraclub.org/sierra/world...
Lesson planning for the school year? @subjecttoclimat has practical tips & resources like lesson plans, worksheets, & student work resources for all grade levels & subjects, focusing on integrating climate education into your existing plans. #backtoschool
Get ready to start the year strong with practical teacher tips and resources for all grade levels!
Many polar bears around the Arctic must live off their body’s fat reserves while on land, awaiting the sea ice. Can polar bears conserve energy through 'walking hibernation'? Polar bear scientist Dr. Thea Bechshoft discusses the research (short answer: no).
Scientists once thought that polar bears might enter a state of "walking hibernation" during the summer/early fall, but the evidence shows no special trick
Meet our new ambassador at large, Hilde Fålun Strøm! Based in Svalbard, Norway, Hilde is one of the most inspirational voices calling for protection of the Arctic and action on climate change.
Based in Svalbard, Norway, our new ambassador at large is one of the most inspirational voices calling for protection of the Arctic and action on climate change
A recent WSJ op-ed made misleading claims regarding polar bears & other climate-related projections. @sciencefeedback.bsky.social tapped peer-reviewed research & experts to provide context that debunks the claims, including feedback from our own senior director of research and policy, Geoff York.
Key takeaway Simply because a climate change prediction has not become fully visible yet does not mean that the prediction is not happening or that the prediction will not happen in the future. Scienc...
On a recent polar bear population assessment in Greenland, Dr. Kristin Laidre unexpectedly discovered a new, 20th subpopulation. Learn more about the discovery and the surprises this small population of bears had in store for researchers.
When Dr. Kristin Laidre set out in search of polar bears in southeast Greenland, she wasn’t expecting to uncover an entirely new subpopulation. Much to her surprise, that’s exactly what happened
Hey teachers and educators, check out our Education Center to help bring the Arctic to your classrooms! We offer free units, lessons, and teaching and learning materials for all ages on topics like polar bears, their sea ice home, climate action, and more. pbears.org/educationcenter
Polar Bears International offers free teaching and learning materials on polar bears and the Arctic, created by teachers and informal educators.
A new study published today analyzed all of Canada’s polar bear populations and found that the most northern polar bears, those in Canada’s High Arctic, are less likely to be able to adapt to a rapidly warming Arctic. Learn more below.
Cutting-edge genetics research finds that polar bears further north may be less able to adapt to climate warming; Researchers create a map showing “hotspots of vulnerability” for polar bears