USFWS Climate Change Website
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Climate Change website emphasizes adaptation, mitigation and engagement to address impacts to wildlife and natural habitat. This includes Rising to the Urgent Challenge: Strategic Plan for Responding to Accelerating Climate Change.
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