John,
In less than 15 days your representative and senators are heading back to Washington, D.C. to make decisions that will help or harm wildlife like the lynx. Tell Congress to pass long-term recovery legislation that reduces climate-disrupting carbon pollution, improves the nation’s resilience to climate impacts, and helps rebuild our economy.
Canada lynx are adapted to the cold climate of their snowy, forest habitats—but rising temperatures threaten their survival. A warmer climate and less snowfall mean lynx don’t have the deep snow cover they depend on.
With our leaders debating where to invest trillions of dollars for economic recovery, we must make sure wildlife are not left behind. By restoring carbon-absorbing habitats and creating clean energy jobs, Congress can take immediate and long-term climate action for wildlife.
Speak out for wildlife: Tell Congress that fighting climate change can help our economy recover!
As snowpack recedes, lynx face two critical, climate change-caused challenges. With their snowy habitat melting earlier, snowshoe hare—the main source of sustenance for lynx—are seeing their populations decline. Wildlife biologists are also raising the alarm that climate change is leading to smaller ranges for lynx, leading to a threatening drop in genetic diversity. Zachary, with climate change reducing food sources and the species' long-term ability to adapt and survive, call on Congress to take climate action for lynx today.
Now is the time for Congress to invest in climate action that protects our most at-risk wildlife species, rebuilds our economy, and safeguards public health. Investments in clean energy and transportation can ensure the U.S. addresses the climate crisis and reduces harmful carbon emissions. And restoration of forests, wetlands, and other naturally occurring landscapes will help provide crucial habitat for wildlife, sequester harmful carbon emissions, and boost community resilience to climate change-fueled natural disasters.
Thank you for all you do for vulnerable wildlife.
