Help Polar Bears Survive Global Warming

Polar bears are facing severe struggles as a result of global warming, primarily due to the rapid loss of sea ice in the Arctic. As temperatures rise, the ice melts earlier in the spring and forms later in the fall, shortening the period during which polar bears can hunt seals, their primary food source. With less sea ice, they are forced to travel greater distances in search of food, often leading to longer fasting periods and decreased body condition. This not only affects their health but also reduces their ability to reproduce, as female bears may be too weakened to care for cubs. As the ice continues to disappear, polar bears are pushed into closer proximity to human settlements, increasing the risk of conflict. Without urgent action to address climate change, the survival of polar bears is increasingly at risk, and they face a bleak future in a warming world.