Medhini Kumar, medhini.kumar@sierraclub.org
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Endangered Species Coalition released Last Chance: 10 U.S. Species Already Imperiled by Climate Change, a new report that highlights the devastating impact of climate change on ten dwindling US species, including the Florida Key deer, the Sierra Club’s nomination to the list. As we approach the tipping point of 2° C of warming, the climate is not only becoming dangerous for human beings, but our fellow species we share the planet with. Biodiversity is the key to a healthy, livable planet, and without conserving species like these, we risk losing clean air and water and sufficient food to sustain us all.
In response, Sierra Club’s Director of Lands, Water and Wildlife Dan Ritzman released the following statement:
“The Sierra Club is proud to be part of a powerful coalition that helped put this report together. It affirms what we’ve known for years: fighting climate change and saving species are one in the same battle, and that we need to protect 30% of lands and waters by 2030 to avoid the worst of the climate and extinction crises.
We must take action to protect all the people and creatures that call this planet home by safeguarding species, protecting their habitats, and prioritizing clean air and water and a livable climate over polluters’ profits. Together with our partners and the public’s support, we can make significant gains to achieve this objective beyond 2030.”
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