Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World Wildlife Photography Exhibit Maine Voices Panel/Slideshow Sunday, February 15, 2009 (Snow date: February 22) First Parish Church 425 Congress Street Portland, Maine Climate change has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges facing Maine and the world today. Scientists predict that global warming will become a leading cause of species extinction over the next several decades. What Maine species are at risk? Why should we care? What is Maine doing to take action? Slideshow and Panel Presentations (1:30-3 PM) • Anne D. (Andy) Burt — Environmental Justice Consultant, Maine Council of Churches • Andy Whitman — Director, Natural Capital Initiative Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences • Jym St. Pierre— Nature photographer & Maine Director of RESTORE: The North Woods • Tara Thornton — Maine Coordinator, Endangered Species Coalition View beautiful photos of these endangered species. Learn from Maine advocates what you can do. For more information: Tara Thornton, 207-268-2108 Andy Burt, 207-882-6848 tthornton@stopextinction.org
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